I believe some form of lever is necessary. A T style wine opener can be awkward. Over all my favorite design.

Congrats David! So do you get the 30% influence for presenting the winning idea? I hope so. If not there is something wrong with the system.

Congrats David!

Well done ;D

The cherry on top of adding a handle is the classical reference that serious wine lovers would appreciate in principle, but would also like to be able to use as a *true* conversation piece since it could be seen as a modern take on an amphora. [ http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-46402840/stock-photo-ancient-wine-jar-on-white-background.html ] [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphora ]

@slbcatrin3 - That's an intriguing idea. It could perhaps be used as a lever to provide the force for removing the cork, and then when locked in the down position be the handle you propose. Not sure of the mechanics, but it does address the main concern identified in this thread in a way that turns a liability into an opportunity to improve the finished product. That's the ticket.

Can this be attached to a stainless steel hook that is shaped to go around the back of the bottle that would create a handle for easy pouring. It would look fancy and serve a purpose. Easy to remove and put on another is using more than one bottle at a time.

Thanks Everybody!

In my opinion this is the best submission. I am a big fan of simplicity and sleekness, so I think this design would be great even without the corkscrew. If its a big problem, let a dedicated corkscrew tool handle the corking, and then pop in this for preservation, protection, pressurization, presentation, and pouring. :)

I have liked this one from the beginning, and I hope Quirky picks it. The function position knob is brilliant!