Coravin’s Greg Lambrecht On Reclaiming Your Wine To Make Every Bottle an Occasion

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Tired of letting half-open bottles of wine go to waste—or waiting years to open a special bottle, only to find it’s past its prime? Wine preservation becomes exhilarating as Coravin inventor Greg Lambrecht joins Kristi Mayfield to reveal the transformative power of this breakthrough wine gadget.

Uncorking more than preservation, Greg and Kristi dig deep into wine technology and the freedom to taste, explore, and savor every bottle on your terms—without fear of waste, compromise, or missing out on aging potential. This episode breaks down how wine lovers, collectors, sommeliers, and restaurant owners can leverage Coravin to revolutionize their own wine rituals and unlock new possibilities in wine education, curation, and service.

From tackling wine waste and empowering “drink less, drink better” lifestyles to expanding wine-by-the-glass programs at your favorite restaurants, Greg demystifies the economics, cultural shifts, and sustainable impact of Coravin. Plus, learn how this wine tool is primed to intrigue the next generation of wine drinkers—one perfectly preserved glass at a time.

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BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• How to taste from any bottle without worrying about spoilage or waste—goodbye, anxiety about opening “special” bottles! 
• Why Coravin means more sustainable wine enjoyment, cutting down on both bottle waste and unfinished pours. 
• How wine lovers at any level can dramatically speed up their wine learning with side-by-side tastings at home, minus guilt or cost. 
• The future of restaurant and wine shop experiences—unlocking high-end wine by the glass and making wine more approachable for everyone.

Top 6 Takeaways and Timestamps

[00:04:01] Why Wine Goes to Waste—And How Coravin Solves It
Discover the problem with multi-serving wine bottles, short shelf life, and the real-life frustration that led to Coravin’s creation.

[00:07:14] Explore

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