You’d think after consuming, oh, about 1.2 million glasses of wine, we’d have opening a bottle down to a science — but unfortunately, things sometimes still go awry. And it’s no exaggeration to say ...

Perhaps you recently subscribed to a wine club, landed a job as a bartender or waiter, or just don’t want to always feel obligated to buy twist-off bottles or boxed wine to avoid using an opener.

Opening a bottle of wine can be a breeze, as long as you have the right tool — you know, a wine bottle opener. For many industry pros, the go-to is a classic “waiter’s friend” corkscrew, commonly ...