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THE AMERICAN CLUB
JUL / AUG 2017
WINE
RANT
The Coravin Revolution
By Alvin Gho, Senior Beverage Director
The Club has successfully evolved its wine preservation methodology
from the cabinet-type Enomatic system to the Coravin – a hand-held
device that allows access into a bottle’s content without removal of
the cork. The Coravin is considered “disruptive technology” – a rare
occurrence in the wine world – that has taken ‘by the glass’ offerings
at restaurants, hotels and bars to new heights.
I’m thrilled to share that The Club is a pioneer among Singapore clubs
to offer a selection of wines through the Coravin system.
The magic of Coravin lies in the tiny capsules which contain a gas
called Argon. Argon is a colorless, odorless and non-toxic gas used to
preserve wines. As the needle is inserted through the cork (note that
Coravin does not work with screw caps or synthetic corks), this gas
is forced into the bottle, pushing the liquid out and filling the space which would otherwise have been
replaced with gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. This prevents the oxidation process. Bottles may
even stay fresh for up to 6 months after being accessed.
Even so, I recommend a proper understanding of the type of wine you are planning to access when used
in conjunction with the Coravin. For example, a young vintage Napa Cab will hold out longer and better
than an old vintage Burgundy Pinot. While the wine does not oxidize, the softer and more delicate it is,
the higher the chance of its flavor altering.
Come experience the magic of the Coravin at The 2nd Floor. Our Sommelier, Lei Dong, curates a wine
list with 10 premium selections that rotate regularly. The Coravin is also available for purchase at HOME
for $490 nett.
Glass (150ml) Taste (75ml) Bottle
2013 Bachelet-Monnot, Puligny Montrachet
$24
$12
$118
2005 Segla, Margaux Bordeaux
$22
$11
$220 (Magnum)
2008 Giacomo Borgogno “Cannubi” Barolo Piedmont $32
$16
$160
2006 Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Rhône Valley
$52
$26
$255
2006 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion 1er Grand
Cru Classé A Bordeaux
$88
$45
$438
2013 Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay,
Napa Valley CA
$28
$15
$130
2013 Bucella “Mica” Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley CA
$28
$14
$140
2013 Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley CA
$30
$15
$148
2010 Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA $43
$22
$215
2012 Amuse Bouche by Heidi Barrett(Screaming Eagle),
Napa Valley CA
$86
$43
$427