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THE COMPLETE COLLECTION · 13 PICKS

Everyday Essentials

Useful tools for opening, serving, storing and caring for your wine.

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THE FIRST ESSENTIAL01
OXO Steel Double Lever Waiter's Corkscrew

OXO

Steel Double Lever
Waiter's Corkscrew

A compact, manual opener for the bottles that make an ordinary evening a little better.

For: the everyday wine drinker

Why consider it?

The two-step lever gives you leverage as you remove the cork. A built-in foil cutter keeps another tool out of the drawer. Manual operation takes a little practice.

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THE NEXT-DAY PLAN02
Vacu Vin black Wine Saver pump and two stoppers

VACU VIN

Original Wine Saver
Pump & Two Stoppers

A reusable vacuum pump and stopper set for the bottle you would like to revisit.

For: red and white still wines

Why consider it?

Remove air with a hand pump after sealing the bottle with a stopper. It is designed to slow oxidation; results vary with the wine and storage. Choose a dedicated stopper for sparkling wine.

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KEEP YOUR COOL03
Vacu Vin Active Wine Cooler Sleeve in black

VACU VIN

Active Wine
Cooler Sleeve

A freezer-ready sleeve that keeps a chilled bottle close at hand, without an ice bucket.

For: relaxed white-wine and rosé evenings

Why consider it?

The reusable cooling sleeve stores flat in the freezer between uses. Slip it over a suitable wine bottle when you are ready to serve. Check bottle dimensions before buying.

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THE BUTTON-OPERATED OPTION29
Secura Electric wine opener

SECURA

Electric wine opener

An easy button-operated opener for everyday bottles.

For: opening bottles with less manual twisting

Why consider it?

An alternative to the manual corkscrew already in this collection, with a rechargeable opener and charging base.

  • Rechargeable electric corkscrew
  • Foil cutter and charging base
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CARE FOR THE CARAFE30
Simtive Decanter cleaning beads

SIMTIVE

Decanter cleaning beads

Reach the awkward corners of decanters and carafes.

For: decanters and hard-to-reach glassware

Why consider it?

Small reusable beads help reach areas a conventional brush cannot. Follow your glassware’s care instructions.

  • 1,500 reusable beads
  • 304 stainless steel
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CHECK BEFORE SERVING31
Yosoo Health Gear Bottle thermometer

YOSOO HEALTH GEAR

Bottle thermometer

Check the bottle temperature before serving.

For: a quick bottle-temperature check

Why consider it?

The band reads temperature at the outside of the bottle. Treat it as a guide to bottle temperature rather than a direct measurement of the wine inside.

  • Bottle-mounted temperature indicator
  • Stainless steel band
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A CLEANER POUR32
Vacu Vin Crystal wine pourers

VACU VIN

Crystal wine pourers

A compact wine pourer designed to prevent drips at the bottle neck.

For: serving wine at home

Why consider it?

A wine-specific pouring accessory to compare with the serving tools you already use. Check the selected pack and bottle fit before buying.

  • Set of two
  • Drip-free wine serving
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A HOME FOR SIX BOTTLES33
Tailormore Natural Bamboo 6-Bottle Wine Rack

TAILORMORE

Natural Bamboo
6-Bottle Wine Rack

Keep a small collection organized on a compact countertop stand.

For: a small countertop collection

Why consider it?

The bamboo stand cradles six standard bottles horizontally, and its modular design can be stacked with additional units sold separately. Check its dimensions against your counter, cabinet and bottle sizes before buying.

  • Holds six standard bottles
  • Stackable natural-bamboo design
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THE FIRST STEP34
VINVOLI Wine foil cutter

VINVOLI

Wine foil cutter

A dedicated tool for removing bottle capsules.

For: preparing the bottle for opening

Why consider it?

A dedicated foil cutter if you prefer a separate tool to the cutter on your corkscrew. You do not need both.

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Twist to remove foil
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SAVE THE NEXT GLASS35
OXO Reusable wine stoppers

OXO

Reusable wine stoppers

Close an unfinished bottle with a compact reusable seal.

For: closing unfinished still-wine bottles

Why consider it?

A compact expanding seal offers a different approach from the Vacu Vin pump. Choose the style you prefer rather than buying both by default.

  • Two-pack
  • Expanding silicone seal
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LOOK AFTER THE GLASSES36
Simply Unwined Wine glass cleaning brush

SIMPLY UNWINED

Wine glass cleaning brush

Clean the rim and bowl of stemware with a shaped sponge.

For: wine-glass rims and bowls

Why consider it?

A shaped cleaning sponge with a soap dispenser and replaceable head. Glasses pictured demonstrate its use; check what is included in the listing.

  • Soap-dispensing handle
  • Replaceable sponge head
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BRING A BOTTLE37
OPUX Single-bottle wine tote

OPUX

Single-bottle wine tote

Carry a bottle to dinner or a picnic.

For: dinner invitations and picnics

Why consider it?

An insulated single-bottle carrier with a shoulder strap. Check its internal fit for unusually wide or tall bottles.

  • Insulated padded carrier
  • Adjustable removable shoulder strap
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WHOSE GLASS IS THAT?38
True Wine glass charms

TRUE

Wine glass charms

Help guests keep track of their glasses.

For: gatherings with stemmed glasses

Why consider it?

Colored silicone coils help distinguish guests’ glasses. This style is made to wrap around stems.

  • Six colored silicone coils
  • Wrap around glass stems
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