You’ve kept the romance alive in the age of swiping right: That’s something worth toasting. Of course, everyone’s got their tips and tricks, but we’re willing to bet that the occasional glass of Cabernet has helped. After all, what sets the mood quite like vino (and maybe a little candlelight)? Cue Coravin. By making it easier to enjoy wine, the system is basically the glue that holds a couple together.
See how to up your date-night game – and why Coravin is the third wheel you’ll want to keep around.
Steal Little Moments
Between the kids, the job, and that yoga class you’ve been meaning to take, your evenings alone are few and far between. With Coravin’s Wine Preservation Opener, you don’t need to commit to a whole bottle. It pours one glass at a time, so you can savor a few sips together… before the dog needs his walk.
Pro tip: Make sure it tastes its best with every glass (you might need a while to finish that bottle, after all). Store wine in a cool, dark spot, and lay it on its side so the cork stays moist.
Find a Shared Passion
Because you never have to remove the cork, you can compare regions and vintages side by side without a counter full of open bottles. So stop trying to make that golf game happen (18 holes?!), and explore something you can both get excited about: wine, duh.
Pro tip: Expand your knowledge with experimentation. Go for labels you don’t recognize from the regions you can’t pronounce. You may not like everything, but sampling outside of your comfort zone is the only way to discover new favorites.
Make Fewer Compromises
Every relationship has its share of give and take, but when you’ve had to forgo your fave burger joint for that trendy vegan place three weeks running, things can get prickly. With Coravin, you can pour your Pinot, they can sip their Syrah, and neither of you has to take one for the team. Win-win-wine.
Pro tip: You’re treating yourself, so make sure you get the best of it. Befriend the manager of your local wine store. They’ll have recommendations and tips based on your price point, what you’re cooking, or what you usually drink.
By Grady Ross, Staff Writer
