Customer Ratings & Reviews

The system is easy to use. It does not take much effort to push the needle into the cork. They say you get about 15 glasses of wine per argon cartridge and I'm sure I have exceeded that as I'm still on the first cartridge. The trick is to pull the trigger to release the gas in short bursts as need to get the wine to start flowing out of the needle. It takes about 20s to fill a glass without using the trigger continuously. Afterwards just rinse at the sink and pull the trigger to burst out any water in the needle. The wine bottle can be placed horizontal again to preserve the cork as it seals itself upon removal of the needle.

We were impressed at how easy this is to use and how it keeps your collection fresh, letting you extend the life of your favorite bottles. Recommend getting the aerator to speed up the decanting process. Unless the look is important, I wouldn't waste money on the more expensive versions. The working parts are identical, so the difference in price is primarily aesthetic.

I must admit I was skeptical of the Coravin system from the start - it sounds too good to be true. Furthermore, I didn't realize they created lower cost models such as the Model One until I saw this as a Deal of the Day at Best Buy together with the aerator. With the fantastic deal I was getting - I opted to take the plunge, and I am not disappointed. Trying out the system with both white and red wines, coming back to them after a week, or even a month - it tastes just as good as it did the first time I "opened" the bottle with the Coravin. This thing works! If you enjoy wine but don't drink a ton, and especially if you're single - this is the system for you. The higher end models (Model Three and up) come with a fancier "easier"/"automatic" bottle clamp. Let me tell you - with the standard clamp found on this one, it's easy peasy - no need to spend extra for the automatic clamp. The only thing I don't like about the Model One is that it's a pretty ugly color, but... for me, paying extra for a nicer looking model isn't worth the additional cost.

If you have people over and usually knock off a whole bottle of wine, then this isn't the best use of your money. The value is in starting a bottle with this (NOT opening the bottle first!) then being able to leave it unfinished. When you come back to it the next day or later, it'll be just as good. We also have manual pump-out vacuum caps for partially-consumed bottles and still use them when we don't finish a bottle with friends. That helps, but by opening the bottle and allowing air in, the wine immediately begins to degrade. (Next-day wine never tastes quite as good as a fresh bottle, does it?) We wouldn't use the Coravin when we expect to finish the bottle because using it depletes the inert gas that takes the place of the air in the bottle which is what allows the wine to flow, which would be a waste if you're going to finish it right away. That being said, with the right usage, we recommend this product.

much easier to use than a normal cork screwer--don't have to fight the cork or inserting a bought cork screw

The product was great, however the directions that came with the unit was not really any help. There are just a lot of unanswered questions. I was not sure if i had to remove the needle if i did not finish the bottle or does the needle act as a preservative. I watched several videos on youtube which were all contradiction one another. If the unit is left on top of the bottle it becomes top heavy and tips over breaking the very expensive needle that is used to pour the wine.

Genius. Now wine doesn't go bad. Pour is a little slow, may try fast pour needle but isn't horrible. Cartridge lasts as advertised, you'll know you need to replace because it won't pour when empty. Avoid leaving needle in cork to retain freshness

Best and easiest way to pour and save your wine. I love this product.

If you only have 1 -2 glasses a wine and want to keep the remaining wine fresh, the Coravin is for you. The gas canisters are a bit pricey but you will never throw out spoiled wine again.

I have a model II, given as a gift. The model I is the same operating system only with less accessories, but $100 less. I just like the operation of the Coravin so I think the model I is the best choice.

I have to say I was pretty skeptical, but I bought this as a gift and put it through its paces. It really works. It is a bit pricey, but if you have a wine drinker in the house and don't want to finish the whole thing in one evening, then this device should be considered. In the past, we have thrown away countless "1/2" bottles of wine that went bad after a week or so, but the Coravin Wine System has solved that problem. One caveat, if you get a bottle of wine that has the "plastic" cork, you will see a little dripping as those corks really don't "re-seal" well. Just be sure to keep the bottle upright after using the Coravin. This is a fun gadget that really works. Give it a try.

Very convenient very easy to operate on top of that is keep our wine fresh for a wine drinker it is recommended

Really caught me off guard how intelligent this design is. I was able to retain wine I didn’t finish and storage is super simple. A+!

Easy to use. Keeps wine drinkable for at least a week. The replacement argon cylinders are expensive and only last for 3 bottles of wine.

Works even better and more easily than expected. I no longer need to decide whether or not to open a bottle - I can just drink whatever I want and not worry about wasting any or needing a special occasion to drink an expensive bottle.

We love our coravin! We opted for the model 1 to save a few bucks and we haven't been disappointed. It keeps the bottles of wine we bring back from our international trips fresh for months. Don't waste the cartridges on barefoot and inexpensive grocery store wine, those are meant to be consumed ASAP - not preserved. But for any bottle with a hefty pricetag or a sentimental, value it's time to break out the coravin. Buy one for any wine lover in your life

This device works as described. It’s great for people who only have a glass of wine once a week or longer. It prevents you from wasting the rest of the bottle. NOTE: Thia cannot be used with regular twist on caps. And be sure to remove any metal coverings before attempting to pierce the cork or you’ll ruin the needle. Other than that this is super easy to use.

Enjoy using this opener. Easy to use and perfect to preserve the unused portion of wine.

I like it that I can drink a glass today and not worry about what's left. This product is good to have for more expensive wines that cannot be consumed all at once. And it really work, just make sure that the wine has a real cork.

Bought for my wife, who likes the occasional glass of wine, but rarely buys wine because it will go bad before she wants to finish it. We took the leap on this product, and so far, so good. She's had 2 bottles of wine, and one of them was opened and after about a month, and the last glass she had from it, it was still good. Very happy with this purchase!