Chateau Laguiole's "Tasaki" honors Shinya Tasaki, of Japan, winner of the 1995 "World's Best Sommelier" contest. Mr. Tasaki selected this red-and-white handle, in salute to the Red and White wines of the world. FEATURES:
- The Foil Cutter blade on each corkscrew of the Tasaki is laser engraved with a unique serial number, identifying the individual corkscrew.
- "Shinya Tasaki" is stamped on the Boot Lever
- Shiny steel bolsters.
- Filleted Spiral
- Comes with vertical, belt-loop, red-and-white leather snap case
Chateau Laguiole "Master Sommelier" series honors the winners of the "World's Best Sommelier" taste-offs, held every 3 years. Each winner is invited to Chateau Laguiole's workshops to select their "signature" corkscrew handle and leathercase. Master Sommelier series corkscrews feature graceful curved handles, and decorative scrollwork and realistic bees (see below, right) on the spines.
Manufactured in France, Chateau Laguiole synthesizes French savoire faire (know-how), good taste and the French art of living. MADE IN THIERS, FRANCE.