“I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you - mentally, physically, and spiritually.” - Robert Mondavi
When I first saw the Coravin in action several years ago at a local wine shop, I was really fascinated by it. This tool was the perfect item to taste some delicious wines without having to go through the trouble of uncorking your bottles. Immediately when I saw this gadget in action I loved the fact that it could preserve and lengthen the life of your wine - it’s truly a total game changer.
Over the past year or so, I’ve really dived into my wine education, and diversified my palate so much. Adding the Coravin into my collection made sense - the ability to enjoy wine at ease, and not having to rush through a bottle.
If you have been thinking about getting a Coravin, I’m here to tell you all about it. I’m sharing my experience, which model I selected, and some tips on how to use it best.
Coravin Model Two Elite Pro
Coravin Model Two Elite Pro
After doing a lot of research, and consulting with my cousin Alisha who owns one herself, I decided to go with the Model Two Elite Pro. A Coravin in general come with a hefty price tag, but it pays for itself in the long run in my personal opinion - think about all of the wine you’ll be saving!
Here is why I decided to make the leap in purchasing one:
Excellent Reviews: The Model Two Elite Pro itself received fantastic reviews from buyers - and it is one of the most popular models.
Cost Savings: I love pairing my wines with meals that I curate right at home. Most times, I prefer to enjoy one glass with that dish - not a whole bottle. In the long run I save money and wine by only drinking exactly what I’d want, when I want, without ever over indulging.
Enjoy Wine at Ease: Writing about wine is something I do quite often, and many times I’m often tasting several varietals. Having to open a bunch of bottles at one time would really be a bummer, especially if it is one that I fall in love with and want to enjoy at a later time. The Coravin really comes in handy when you just want to have a sip and not an entire bottle.
Lengthens the Life of Your Wine: My husband and I have both invested quite a lot into our wine collection. We have had bottles shipped to our home from out of the country, as well as own vintages we’ll never be able to find again. Again, the Coravin saves the day, so we can enjoy a glass here and there without having to open an entire bottle, forcing us to drink it quickly before it goes bad.
Sale Price: Lastly, and this was a major reason why I invested in a Coravin - it was on sale. I love a good deal, and this model came with a lot of perks, and was heavily marked down from its original price.
Coravin Model Two Elite Pro Features
What sold me on the Coravin was how wonderfully made it was, and all of the variety of colors in came in. It has chrome accents, and is very sturdy - this item will last for a very long time, as long as it’s treated with care.
My model came with several items that made its package complete:
Coravin Wine Needle - This is designed to specifically go into the cork and pours the wine right into your glass
4 Premium Coravin Capsules - The capsules are unique to Coravin, each one contains only the purest argon gas. This enables the Coravin to effectively operate, as each capsule pressurize bottles and allow wine to freely flow right into your glass. Each capsule can pour around 15 glasses of wine.
Carrying Case - The carrying case is perfect, as I can transport my Coravin outside my home without fear of damaging it.
Coravin Stand - This base is perfect, it is sturdy, and has a matted black finish. I’m easily able to display my Coravin elegantly on my bar.
Tips for Best Use
When investing in an item like this, you’ll what to make sure it stands the test of time.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when using a Coravin:
The Coravin works best with natural corks, and not synthetic ones. Synthetic corks do not naturally close back up, thus air will enter into wine bottle. Be sure, to carefully check your cork before using your Coravin.
Do not lay your bottle down after using the Coravin, keep it upright for at least 24 hours, to ensure the small hole in the cork closes naturally. It is important to make sure your wine does not drip outside of the bottle - so to err on the side of caution keep your bottle upright after using the Coravin.
This device is not meant to be used on champagne, prosecco, or any sparkling champagne corks - only on the traditional corks found in red or white wine bottles.
Gently run lukewarm water through your Coravin after each use. This will remove any leftover residue and will be nice and clean before you use it on your next bottle of wine.
Hope this review was helpful! I would love to hear your thoughts if you have Coarvin, or are thinking of getting one!
XO, Analise