Coravin Inc., manufacturer of the Coravin™ System, the tool that allows wine lovers to pour and enjoy wine without pulling the cork, today expands its footprint into South Africa together with their newly appointed exclusive distributor Great Domaines.
The Coravin Wine Preservation Opener allows wine drinkers to pour wine from bottles in any amount without removing the cork – and protects what is left in the bottle for weeks, months or even years. With a presence in over 50 countries, Coravin’s rapid expansion demonstrates the growing consumer demand for choosing how they want to enjoy wine – by the sip, glass or more.
“Great Domaines has a longstanding reputation as an importer of the finest wines with great experience in selective distribution and we are thrilled that Coravin has joined the ranks of well-known wine estates in their portfolio,” said Maarten Dekker, Vice President & General Manager of Coravin Europe BV. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to introduce Coravin to Great Domaines’ partners such as restaurants, retailers and wineries, enabling them and their customers to elevate their wine drinking experiences.”
“We are over the moon that we are able to look after Coravin here in South Africa” says Derek Kilpin, Great Domaine’s general manager and co-owner. “Wayne and I met the inventor Greg Lambrecht in both Germany and France in 2015 and he was very interested in expanding the availability of his revolutionary wine preservation device in South Africa. We, at Great Domaines, are privileged to import some of the finest wines on the planet, drink them out of the most delicate and fine Zalto glassware and now, Coravin significantly adds to the overall lifestyle experience we strive to give our customers and friends” adds Derek.
About Coravin Inc.
Coravin Inc. is a privately held company located in Burlington, Massachusetts, in USA, focused on transforming the way wine is sold, served, and enjoyed. Coravin designs and markets the Coravin Wine Preservation Opener for wine enthusiasts, restaurants, wine stores and wineries.
Unparalleled in craftsmanship and design, Coravin uses proprietary patented technology to access and pour wine from a bottle without pulling the cork. Wine enthusiasts can now enjoy wine sealed with corks without feeling the need to commit to the whole bottle, allowing them to enjoy any wine, any time – whether they want a sip, a glass, or more. After enjoying a glass of wine, the remaining wine in the bottle will be perfectly preserved under a blanket of inert gas for weeks, months, or even years.
To learn more about Coravin, including its company history and product details, visit www.coravin.com.
Endorsed by South African Sommeliers
“The Test Kitchen prides itself focusing on food and wine pairing. This means we have to open a lot of different bottles to play around with a dish. The Coravin has been of immense use since we can draw samples from various bottles with ease, and without worries of spoilage. We also serve wines in large format bottles using the gadget therefor, we are able to preserve whatever is left.” Tinashe Nyamudoka – Sommelier, The Test Kitchen, Cape Town
‘ The Coravin must be one of the best wine perseveration systems ever developed, changing the way we consume wines. I know enjoy drinking high end wines without worrying that the last drop will go to waste.’ – Neil Grant, Sommelier, Restaurant owner, Cape Town
“Coravin has changed the way we get to offer wines by the glass, a chance to serve premium wine by the glass without the risk of spoilage, and a way for restaurants to increase wine revenue. You won’t find any decent restaurant in London without one”- Gareth Ferreira, South African Sommelier, Core Restaurant, London
“no more, apologies that’s only by the bottle, we have a Coravin” Wikus Human – Sommelier, Marble, Johannesburg
“It is by far the finest wine preserver ever created. If one looks at the endless opportunities of serving a wide array of wines by the glass, with tasting menus or private client tutored tastings, it pays itself quite quickly. Coravin will also add at a lot to the tasting experience in tasting rooms, especially in terms of the more expensive wines. The bottom line is, it’s one of the most important investments we have made to date. I will encourage any food and beverages operators, restaurants and wineries to do so. This will significantly add to the brand SA appeal.” Miguel Chan, Tsogo Sun Sommelier
“The Coravin preservation system has revolutionised wine per glass programs all over the world. It allows us to be more adventurous in making a selection of wines available by the glass, even if the bottle will only be consumed in its entirety over the course of a few weeks.” Higgo Jacobs, Sommelier
