Cork Retriever and Butler's Thief

When aged corks crumble or risk breaking, the right tools make all the difference. A butler’s thief (vintage wine cork remover) and a cork retriever are essential for opening older bottles without damaging the cork or spoiling the wine. The butler’s thief gently slides its prongs down either side of the cork, using the bottleneck to hold it in place as it’s smoothly extracted. If the cork breaks apart, the cork retriever allows you to remove any remaining pieces cleanly, keeping your wine free from debris.