Disclaimer: If you buy one from Amazon, I get paid.
I wrote the post You Don’t Have to Order a Bottle of Wine to outline my plan for not overconsuming and overspending on bottles of wine in restaurants. To complement this plan, I ordered a crazy contraption called Coravin which allows wine enthusiasts to enjoy a fine glass of wine without opening the bottle. I first saw this device in action when I was in Ribera del Duero (see Guns & Butter: Ribera Del Duero, Madrid Travel Guide (Vino Edition)) where I ordered fancy wine to sample by the glass.
![a woman wearing a face mask holding a wine bottle and glasses](https://thepointsoflife.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20211005_125209.jpg)
I paid $279 for this special edition, Chinese New Version of the Coravin.
How It Works
A magician does not reveal his secrets, so I will not give specifics. The important takeaway is that the bottle is never opened and the wine is preserved for months if not years.
![a red wine bottle and glass on a table](https://thepointsoflife.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-1686576813521.jpg)
Value
Hopping from country to country, it is difficult to bring wine home. When I do bring a bottle, I am hesitant to open it because it is the beginning of the end. With the Coravin, I can sample a taste of the souvenir wine without this worry.
![a bottle of wine with a red handle](https://thepointsoflife.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-1686576813507.jpg)
Overall
Whether you are looking to preserve souvenir wine from abroad or buy finer wine by the glass, the Coravin is right for you.
TPOL’s Tip: Don’t use the Coravin for cheap wine as the Argon gas capsules which allow the magic to happen come at a cost.
We never have a p[problem with leftover win from a bottle. That’s probably not a good thing. Life is short.
Nor have I but why waste good wine with over indulgence? Combo a hefty pour of one with a mid level bottle after.