The $200 Corkscrew

Not just any corkscrew will do for Expedition Exchange. When you're spending a whole day away from the comforts of Los Angeles, you'd best bring some wine with you so you can project your high status to the other lowlifes in domestic 4x4's that you're sharing the trail with. John recommends Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere, carefully stored in a pelican case, of course.

And when you're uncorking your wine, don't be a barbarian and use the corkscrew included with your Swiss Army knife. Use one of these beautiful corkscrews lovingly hand made by French craftsmen. Afterall, it's what The Queen's servants use. John would be would be happy to supply you with such a fine instrument, stamped with the Land Rover logo for the extra touch of class.





Master the art of opening wine with the Land Rover GEAR Sommelier Tool. The Sommelier Tool features fragrant olive wood inlays and is manufactured for Land Rover by Laguiole Cutlers of France. Like all good corkscrews, the Sommelier Tool is the lever type for easier pulling of corks. A groove cut into the screw eases resistance and facilitates insertion without affecting grip on the cork during pulling. The foil cutter is hooked and serrated to facilitate cutting of lead and aluminum foil, and features a second hook for opening glass bottles. Pelican 1030 case included.

Holy shit! A groove cut into the screw eases resistance and facilitates insertion without affecting grip on the cork during pulling. Are we still talking about a Sommelier Tool here, or Jack's tool?