8/1/22, 5:57 PM - I've had a few Coravined bottles not last as long as expected---typically whites or aged delicate wines. Fortified, young and other wines that are hardy to begin with last years in my experience. I've been using Coravin shortly after it was sold to the public. A few Coravin tips:--Shoot a quick spurt of argon to clear the needle and valve of oxygen before putting the needle through the cork.--Use vintage needle on wines with 5 or more years bottle age. --If possible, store the bottles on their sides at a cooler temp. Mine are kept in a separate wine cooler set at 50F. --Keep the needle wiped clean.--Older bottles should have foil cut and top of cork cleaned to prevent contamination. --Be careful about over pressurizing older wines as you can break the seal between the cork and the bottle. Feel free to reach out if you plan to be back in Portland or Vancouver area. Cheers!
8/2/22, 1:59 PM - Happy to help. I'm a big fan of the Coravin. Like you, I only remove the top part of the foil on older wines to clean and inspect the top of the cork. I like to leave the foil in tack and punch through it for younger wines with clean corks. The foil helps trap any seepage that could drip in my cooler because I store them on their side. It's inevitable to have some bottles that don't hold up well after being Coravined, but I hope these tips help mitigate that.
3/31/17, 2:15 AM - Hi RA1,I popped and poured from the bottle at time of consumption(PnP) --no decanter--and drank over a 3 hour dinner. It's definitely accessible now, but I'd decant it at least an hour or slowly work though the bottle over several hours. Ideally, I'd hold for 3-5 more years. Hope this helps.
6/21/16, 6:24 PM - Hi ge. Sorry for the delayed response. I don't remember there being a ton of sediment, but it wouldn't hurt to bring a sediment screen or filter to the location where you plan to open it. Sometimes I'll filter the last few ounces when I pour it into a wine glass. I would also recommend standing older wines upright in the cellar a day or so before you plan to open them.
6/1/15, 4:58 PM - Did you purchase it in April for around $75ish before commission? I bought one and hope it's not flawed, too!
7/28/13, 8:42 PM - It clearly sounds like your bottle was cooked. I would avoid scoring since it was an issue of improper storage and not an adequate representation of the wine.
9/9/13, 11:01 PM - Sounds like an off bottle. This is a very full and rich style of amarone. Hopefully you have another on hand to try.
2/11/15, 3:02 AM - Sorry to hear about your experience, Steve. Where did you purchase these bottles?
2/12/15, 10:33 PM - Too bad. I recently tasted a bottle that, while very ripe and somewhat pruney, showed well. I wonder if yours were damaged somewhere during the transport to the retailer you bought it from.
5/6/14, 7:22 AM - I don't think the wine falling apart was the fault of the Coravin. I've used it many times since its' release and only had a couple bottles show poorly after a few weeks. I would be hesitant to drain half or two thirds of a bottle and try to store it several years. Overall, I highly recommend it if you frequently want to pour a glass or two. If you frequently drink inexpensive bottles the cost of the argon capsules will greatly increase your cost per glass, however.
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