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Electric wine openers make uncorking effortless, but they vary significantly in durability, battery life, and foil cutting ability. This guide covers top picks, explains how different mechanisms work, and evaluates which wine opener accessories deliver real value.

Wine decanting is part science, part ritual. This guide explains which wines actually benefit from decanting, how long to decant, the different decanter shapes and their real effects, and the easiest ways to clean lead-free crystal decanters.