Reusable, Twistable cork ‘Helix’ finally invented
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk, June 18 2013
The days of pushing corks in with spoons, gently tapping bottles on walls wrapped or simply smashing the neck to desperately glug the alcoholic grape nectar within may be over.
A new twistable and re-useable cork called the Helix has just been unveiled begging the question - why has it taken so long?
The design is simple.
A thread around the side of the cork mirrors one in the neck of the bottle and allows for twisting.
Additionally, the traditional cork material and airtight seal prevent the wine from going off.
The stopper is the result of a four year collaboration between Portugese cork manufacturer, Amorim, and American glass maker O-I.
The makers are aiming the product at the £5-£10 "popular premium" wines meaning you may be able to raise a glass to this dinner party saviour sooner than you think.
Hurrah!