Directo al Paladar dives into the Coravin origin story.
Inspired by his wife’s pregnancy and the challenge of enjoying a single glass without compromising the rest of the bottle, Greg Lambrecht sought to develop our now revolutionary Coravin wine by-the-glass system.
Back in 1999, Greg faced a dilemma familiar to every wine lover. With his wife abstaining from wine during her pregnancy, opening an entire bottle for a single glass seemed wasteful. Leveraging his expertise in medical technology, he designed a groundbreaking system that allows wine to be poured without ever removing the cork.
By 2013, after a decade of perfecting his design, Greg introduced Coravin to the world. This innovative wine by-the-glass system uses a medical-grade needle to extract wine through the cork, replacing the poured wine with food-safe argon gas. The remaining wine stays perfectly preserved for weeks, months, or even years, retaining its "first glass freshness."
Coravin has since become a staple in top restaurants and homes alike, liberating wine lovers to enjoy their favorite vintages on their terms. Whether savoring a rare Burgundy or comparing vintages over time, Coravin has redefined wine enjoyment for millions of wine lovers, and thousands of restaurants across the globe.
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