Coravin Timeless Six+ System

Coravin Timeless Six+ System is a premium wine preservation device that uses 99.99% pure argon gas and a precision-engineered needle to pour wine without removing the cork. Recognized by the Sommelier Society of America as "the gold standard" in wine preservation, the Timeless Six+ represents a significant upgrade in Coravin's flagship line, giving wine lovers the freedom to enjoy a single glass without committing to the entire bottle.

Quick Facts: Type: Wine Preservation System  |  Gas: 99.99% Pure Argon  |  Pour Speed: ~25-29 seconds per 5 oz glass  |  Capsule Yield: Up to 15 five-ounce pours per capsule  |  Brand: Coravin

How It Works & What Sets It Apart

Coravin was founded by Greg Lambrecht, a wine enthusiast and MIT-trained inventor who spent over a decade developing the technology. The Timeless Six+ system inserts a thin, hollow needle through the natural cork of a wine bottle, allowing argon gas — an inert, food-safe gas — to pressurize the bottle and push wine through the needle into the glass. Once the needle is withdrawn, the cork naturally reseals itself, and the remaining wine is shielded from oxygen exposure. Unlike vacuum pumps or stoppers that merely slow oxidation after the cork has been pulled, the Coravin system means the cork is never removed at all, preserving the wine in its original state for months or even years. This fundamental distinction is what separates Coravin from every other preservation method on the market.

Key Features

Needle Technology: The precision-engineered needle passes cleanly through natural cork without crumbling or fragmenting it. The needle gauge is designed to minimize the puncture footprint, allowing the cork to reseal fully after each use.

Argon Gas Capsules: Each proprietary capsule contains 99.99% pure argon, an inert gas that blankets the wine surface inside the bottle, preventing any chemical interaction. A single capsule delivers approximately 15 five-ounce (150 ml) pours.

Pour Performance: The Six+ system delivers a standard five-ounce pour in roughly 25 to 29 seconds, a noticeable improvement in flow rate over earlier Coravin models.

Best For

• Wine collectors who want to sample bottles from their cellar without opening them fully
• Hosting dinner parties where multiple wines are poured by the glass
• Couples or solo drinkers who prefer a single glass without wasting the rest of the bottle
• Gifting a serious wine enthusiast who already has quality glassware and a growing collection
• Conducting side-by-side wine comparisons or tastings at home

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Coravin Timeless Six+ preserve wine? The system uses a thin needle to pierce the natural cork and pressurizes the bottle with 99.99% pure argon gas, pushing wine out without exposing it to oxygen. Once the needle is removed, the cork reseals naturally, keeping the remaining wine in its original condition for months or years.

How does the Timeless Six+ compare to Repour Wine Savers? Repour Wine Savers use an oxygen-absorbing packet placed in an already-opened bottle, which means the cork must be fully removed first. The Coravin Timeless Six+ never removes the cork at all, making it the only system that truly prevents any oxygen contact with the wine from the moment of pouring.

Does the Coravin work with screw-cap or synthetic cork bottles? The Timeless Six+ is designed specifically for natural cork closures. Coravin offers separate accessories and systems, such as the Pivot, for use with screw-cap and synthetic-cork bottles.

How many glasses can I pour from one argon capsule? Each Coravin argon capsule provides up to 15 five-ounce (150 ml) pours, though actual yield may vary depending on pour speed and bottle pressure.

Is the Coravin Timeless Six+ worth the price? The Timeless Six+ positions as a premium wine accessory aimed at collectors and enthusiasts who regularly drink wines worth aging or worth savoring over multiple sessions. For anyone who has poured a bottle down the drain after it sat open too long, the system can pay for itself relatively quickly depending on the value of the wines being preserved.

Will the needle damage my cork? The needle is engineered to pass through natural cork cleanly, and the cork's elastic structure allows it to reseal once the needle is withdrawn. Coravin has demonstrated that bottles accessed multiple times over several years show no detectable change in wine quality.

What comes included with the Timeless Six+ System? The system typically includes the Coravin Timeless Six+ device, argon gas capsules, a needle, a bottle sleeve, and a carry case, though exact bundle contents may vary by package.

Why the Timeless Six+?

No other wine preservation device on the market replicates what the Coravin does — accessing wine while the cork stays in place. Dylan York, executive director of the Sommelier Society of America, has called Coravin wine preservation systems "the gold standard," and Wine Spectator's Dr. Vinny has noted that internal testing results with the Coravin have been positive. The Timeless Six+ builds on earlier models with improved pour speed and refined ergonomics, making it the most practical version of the technology to date. For anyone who has ever hesitated to open a special bottle because the occasion didn't feel quite right, this device removes that dilemma entirely — pour one glass tonight and return to the same bottle weeks or months later with no compromise in quality.