Comments on: Secura Electric Wine Opener Gift Review

By: Amy M

Amy M — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:28:47 +0000

I have had mechanical wine openers before and found them to be more annoying and more time consuming than just using a traditional corkscrew. NOT the case w/this one. So....

1. display: the charger station is small enough in size that it would fit in most any location w/o taking up too much space. For those that do not like clutter or one more "gadget" to sit out, this is a good size. The charging station has a little holder for the foil cutter as well which is great and keeps all parts together so no one has to search drawers when ready to open the bottle. There is a blue light that glows while being charged and is very pleasant to look actually and is a nice touch. so it actually looks really good sitting on top of the wine rack. Mine happens to be right next to an electrical plug on the wall so does not reveal the hanging cords or wires.

2. function: works great so far and have opened quite a few bottles. very easy to use. would suggest holding the bottle by the fatter part toward the middle and then using the other hand to work the corkscrew. does not work well if the bottle sits on the counter unless you have a good solid grip on the base. Its actually easier to just pick up the bottle and do it that way. of course that's after using the foil cutter which gives a perfect cut and removal each and every time.

3. battery life: i think the product says it can be used for 30 bottle openings during a single charge. that is quite more wine that most people would be going through in an evening so i don't think anyone would have an issue w/keeping a charge. I use it and then put directly back on the charging station as i do my mechanical salt and pepper grinders. that way, its always on the cradle and charging. as mentioned there is a blue light that glows in the actual item while its charging and i like the way it looks so would have no reason to keep it off the charger anyway.

this also makes a GREAT gift especially a house warming gift to anyone who drinks wine or entertains

By: ashley perkins

ashley perkins — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:50:06 +0000

My household has gone through it's share of wine openers and this one may be the best. It comes with a small docking station for charging. Good value and easy to use. The foil cutter is included too so you get easy removal. It opens wine within seconds.

By: Lisa Engersgaard

Lisa Engersgaard — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:10:36 +0000

Worked great for a few week but then stopped working.
Even after a full charge

By: xiaotuma

xiaotuma — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:24:30 +0000

Well made and works so well. Opening a wine is now more fun and easy like a breeze.

By: Sal_JB

Sal_JB — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:58:34 +0000

Haven’t used it yet. Go figure…every wine bottle I’ve bought lately has a twist top.
Boo hoo Although it’s a very nice looking device that’ll compliment your countertop. I’m sure will work well.

By: Ruth A. Vitaglione

Ruth A. Vitaglione — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:26:46 +0000

Easy to use!

By: Jackstrappe

Jackstrappe — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:01:37 +0000

After several other wine bottle openers (other brands) that did not last long, this one is THE wine bottle opener that you want to use. Sleek, yet quite hefty in the hand, it works like a charm. Just place the opening on the top of the bottle and press the button. The device's screw works its magic like a champ, and you can feel the torque induced while the cork is lifted. Just make sure that you hold the bottle securely, and that you let the mechanism stops by itself at the end of the opening. Then, press the other button to release the cork. Et voilà! If there is a little minus to mention is that the unit wobbles a bit when put back in its charging cradle. Not too much of a hassle, since the unit will sit on your counter or your bar, glowing a nice gentle blue hue while being there.

I bought two other kits, just to be given away as gifts. BTW, the wife loves it too, and find it easy to use as well. Time will tell if this unit will last longer than my other brand's units, but so far it looks promising.

By: smeun

smeun — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:47:39 +0000

Produit très simple et efficace. Recharge batterie qui permet de redonner rapidement du peps à votre tire bouchon

By: Armando Arredondo

Armando Arredondo — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:41:15 +0000

La tecnología usada es excelente te y su diseño muy novedoso. Práctico y elegante

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:12:42 +0000

I’ve bought two of these openers. The first one was great, and never had any problems opening wine bottles. Sadly, we lost it in a house move, so I bought a replacement. The second one has been awful. It lacks the power to remove corks, destroys corks in the process and then I’m left to struggle with a manual old school corkscrew to get out what’s left of the cork. The first one I’d rate 5 stars, the second one 1 star. Not sure if I just got a bad one, but now I’m reluctant to buy a replacement for the one that doesn’t work well.