Coravin
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wine accessories, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Greg Lambrecht, Josh Makower |
| Headquarters | Burlington , United States |
| Products | Wine Preservation Opener (Coravin Wine Preservation Opener, Model 11) |
Coravin, Inc. is a company located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in the production of wine-related equipment. Its most prominent product, the Coravin Wine Preservation Opener, enables wine to be served without extracting the cork.
History
The device was created by Greg Lambrecht, who co-established Coravin in 2011 alongside Josh Makower. In 2013, Nick Lazaris, previously CEO of Keurig, took on the role of CEO before being replaced by Frederic Levy in February 2015.
Coravin Wine Preservation Opener
This opener operates by inserting a hollow needle through the cork and introducing argon gas to pressurize the bottle, permitting wine to be dispensed without removing the cork. Once the needle is withdrawn, the cork reseals itself, preventing oxidation of the remaining wine. The Model 11 variant is equipped with automation and connects to a smartphone application that monitors argon gas levels.
The product has gained significant traction among restaurants, wine retailers, and critics, allowing for single-glass tastings without consuming the entire bottle immediately. Nonetheless, some experts have expressed concerns about minor impacts on wine quality due to argon use.
By mid-2014, there were 13 reported incidents of bottle breakage; Lambrecht estimated such occurrences happen in approximately 1 out of every 70,000 bottles, often linked to existing flaws in the glass. In response, Coravin introduced neoprene sleeves designed to protect bottles.
Awards
The Coravin Wine Preservation Opener has earned prestigious accolades recognizing its technological innovation.
- November 2013: Named “Best of What’s New” in the Home category by Popular Science.
- December 2013: Honored as the “most innovative product in the world of wine” for 2013 by La Revue du vin de France.