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Christopher Null
Wired
“The Coravin Sparkling system effectively proves that once a sparkling wine bottle is open, the only way to keep it fresh is to replace the gas that escaped upon opening.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent preservation
- Carbon‑dioxide based
- Easy to use once learned
- Simple to use
- Preserves wine for up to two weeks
- Can preserve two bottles simultaneously
Points of Contention
- Learning curve
- Bulky gear
- Eye‑wateringly expensive
- Ongoing cost for CO₂ capsules
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Carrie-Ann Skinner
TechRadar
“However, it’s expensive and comes with an on‑going cost for CO₂ capsules, which means it’s one for true bubbly connoisseurs.”