THE HISTORY OF THE SCREWPULL
The bark of the oak tree has always been a wine lover's friend and foe. No other material can seal off a fine vintage the way a cork can: it's tasteless, odorless and remains elastic, even over long periods of time. But corks can also be very tricky to remove, and have been since they were first used in wine bottles around the end of the 18th Century.
Before corks, there were casks. Wine was simply decanted from barrels and served in jugs. Later, when wine was stored in bottles, corks were used as stoppers, with part of the cork outside the bottle, so that it could be pulled by hand. But when vintners began pushing the cork into the neck of the bottle, a means of extraction was sought.
It was most probable an English gunsmith who, in around 1790, conceived the corkscrew, as we know it today. The first bottle-opening instrument was modeled after an iron device used to remove shot from muzzle-loading guns.
In 1895, the Reverend Samuel Henshall patented the first corkscrew in England. This invention gave birth to a host of corkscrew permutations over the next two centuries. Worms, awls, augers and lever arms have all come on the corkscrew scene. Fundamentally, however, the corkscrew has never changed.
Then, in 1979, Herbert Allen; a prolific inventor, invented Screwpull. Born in Texas, he made his mark (and fortune) inventing tools for the oil industry and parts for jet engines. In 1951 he traveled to Europe, where he tasted wine for the first time. One taste quickly turned into a passion and over the next 20 years, Herbert Allen assembled one of the best wine cellars in Texas.
His work on Screwpull began in 1975. The impetus for the invention came from his wife, who had a particularly frustrating experience opening a bottle of wine. After trying a number of corkscrews, all unsuccessfully, she gave up and presented her husband with the engineering challenge of a lifetime - to produce a corkscrew that would extract the cork effortlessly and perfectly every time.
The Screwpull Table Model was based on the simple premise that a cork could be removed from the bottle without force, injury or embarrassment, and was an instant hit. Here was a beautifully designed corkscrew that fit over a bottle's neck. The Teflon coated screw was easily driven into and through the cork, thus ensuring the cork is removed intact without pulling.
Allen went on to develop the Screwpull Pocket Model, and then the Screwpull Lever Model. Perhaps, the only major innovation in corkscrews since that English gunsmith first turned his shot remover on a helpless cork.
Today the Screwpull brand name is recognized world wide, with products being sold in nearly every Industrialized nation. Many new products have been developed since the introduction of the Table Model, all following the tradition of simplicity, style and performance, which is unequalled by any other company.
The Screwpull Lever Model
Often imitated but never duplicated, Screwpull Lever Models offer unrivaled performance. Since 1979, wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts around the world have enjoyed the impeccable design and performance of The Screwpull Lever Model. The Screwpull Lever Model offer outstanding design and unparalleled performance. Its perfectly shaped screw can open 2000 bottles before it needs to be changed and is designed to glide smoothly through even the toughest corks. With its comfortable ergonomic design, the Screwpull Lever Model ensures that every bottle of wine is opened effortlessly, and every moment of wine drinking experience is a pleasure. Only our Lever Models come with a ten-year warranty.
How To Use a Screwpull Lever Model:
1)Use the patented 4 wheel Foilcutter to remove the foil from the bottle with a quick twist of the wrist.
2)Place the Lever Model in the open position.
3)Firmly grip the bottle neck with the handles.
4)While keeping the handles squeezed together in this position, bring the lever slowly into the closed position. The screw is then completely inside the cork.
5)To remove the cork, keep the handles tight and slowly take the Lever Model back until it is in the open position.
6)Repeat the lever procedure for removing the cork from the Leverpull.
Screwpull Lever Model Collection:
Screwpull Leverpull Metal Trigger Wine Opener Set
Screwpull LM-400 Lever Model Corkscrew
Screwpull Lever Model Wine Lovers Gift Set
Screwpull Elegance Lever Model Corkscrew LM 2000
Screwpull Original Lever Model Corkscrew Gift Set
Screwpull Lever Model LM 200 Corkscrew
Screwpull Table Model & Foilcutter Gift Sets
The Screwpull Table Model is the classic self-turning corkscrew - no more tugging or pulling! The Screwpull Table Model is hailed as the first significant advance in cork extraction in 200 years. The flexible frame of the Screwpull Table Model's ensures adjustability to every bottle size. The perfect shape and point of the screw ensure its penetration through the center of the cork, preventing corks to be pushed further into the bottle or crumbling of cork into the wine. Paired with the Screwpull Foilcutter, this set makes opening any bottle a joy.
Screwpull Corkscrew Instructions:
1)To remove the foil from the wine bottle, place Foilcutter on bottle and press cutter arms against bottle neck. Press firmly and turn Foilcutter back and forth to cut foil, then tip to lift foil.
2)When removed from the base, the Screwpull® corkscrew consists of two separate pieces, a guide frame and a screw. Remove the screw and lower the guide frame over the neck of the bottle until the internal shoulders rest on the bottle top. The guide will be loose on standard or smaller bottles. On large bottles, the guide will spread and require a firmer grip.
3)Hold the guide firmly on the bottle and lower the screw through the guide opening to the surface of the cork. Press the handle lightly so the tip of the screw penetrates the cork and then turn the handles smoothly to the right, or clockwise.
4)Continued rotation will allow the cork to climb up the screw and out of the bottle. No pulling required. For older and longer corks, slow the rotation to a minimum.
Screwpull Corkscrew Collection:
Screwpull Pocket Model
Screwpull Table Model
Screwpull Trilogy Table Corkscrew Black
Screwpull Trilogy Corkscrew Pocket Model
Screwpull Trilogy Table Corkscrew w/ Foil Cutter
Screwpull Trilogy Twist Style Table Corkscrew
Screwpull Trilogy Twist Style Pocket Corkscrew
Screwpull Corkscrew Red 3-in-One
Screwpull Corkscrew Orange 3-in-One
Screwpull Corkscrew Turquiose 3-in-One
Screwpull Corkscrew Kiwi 3-in-One
Screwpull Corkscrew Black 3-in-One
Screwpull Foilcutter
The Screwpull Foilcutter is a simple and clever innovation designed to remove the foil crown from a wine bottle. It cuts with a gentle squeeze and twist, neatly and cleanly. The Screwpull Foilcutter is a indispensable tool for the wine lover!
Screwpull Foilcutter Collection:
Screwpull Trilogy Foil Cutter Black
Screwpull Foil Cutter Black
Screwpull Trilogy Foil Cutter- Clear
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