Step 1: Insert
Place the system on top of your bottle and press down firmly in one smooth motion. This allows the precision-engineered needle to pass gently through the cork.

Step 2: Tilt & Pour
Tilt the bottle as you would when pouring from an open bottle. Quickly press and release the trigger to inject 100% pure argon gas. The wine flows smoothly as the trigger is released.

Step 3: Remove
When finished, return the bottle to an upright position to stop the flow. To remove the system, grasp the handle and lift straight

Each capsule pours up to 15 glasses (150ml) with Timeless Systems or 20 with Pivot™ Systems. A standard 5-ounce pour takes 25–29 seconds, and the off-center needle enters the cork at a different point every time.

Bottles that are cracked or chipped can break. We provide a Coravin Wine Bottle Sleeve for safety if you are more comfortable using one.

Argon is an inert, non-reactive gas, which means it does not engage with the wine or its components. Because of this property, argon is used in Coravin's wine by-the-glass systems to protect still wines from oxidation without altering their taste or aroma. This ensures that each pour maintains the integrity and quality of the wine.

Yes. Coravin® Timeless™ wine by-the-glass systems are compatible with screw-cap bottles when used with the Coravin Timeless™ Screw Cap accessory, engineered for up to 75 punctures and keeping wine in fresh for up to six months. Coravin Pivot+® also works with screw-cap bottles using the Pivot Stopper, keeping wine tasting freshly opened for up to four weeks.