But let's go back half a year. A very good friend living in Oakland sent me a note about a new wine preservation system. Very interesting and during my US trips last year I followed the story behind it in the news. Also I saw the tool (unfortunately not in action) at Grgich Hills.
Import to Germany seems to be difficult due to the gas capsules. Strong TSA rules. However Coravin confirmed my request that import to Germany would not be a problem. Indeed it took only one week - 2 days transport from US, 5 days German customs - for delivery from US to Pforzheim in Baden Wuerttemberg.
I'm a man:-). So it took me 5 minutes to unpack, install and use it. Perfect "Getting Started" manual. Yes, I read it!
The victim: A 1994 Rosenblum Zin Richard Sauret Vineyards from Paso Robles. Still in wonderful condition with a lot of earthy tones, some wood and still some gentle blackberry aromas. The colour outstanding for the age. Nearly no ripeness tones.
So the wine was a real surprise. I will do the next test with the Coravin in one or two weeks. I will report...
