TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wine is not pouring.
The Trigger was not
pressed and released
to initiate the pour.
The bottle is not tilted enough.
Needle is clogged
or damaged.
The Coravin Capsule
is empty.
The Needle is not fully
inserted through the cork.
Slow pour on
This happens when the bottle
first access.
is accessed for the first time.
SOLUTION
Make sure to press and
release the Trigger so wine
can start flowing.
Ensure the back of the bottle
is raised higher than the
Spout while pouring.
Unscrew the Needle. Quickly
press and release the Trigger,
If the System emits a hissing
sound, the Needle is clogged.
Refer to Changing the Needle
for instructions.
Insert a new
Coravin Capsule.
Push down on the Handle to
insert the Needle all the way
through the cork.
Press and release the Trigger
a few times to get the wine to
pour. Repeat as necessary.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
It is difficult to
Some corks are more difficult
insert and remove
to puncture than others.
the Needle from
The coating on the Needle
wine bottles.
may be worn.
The cork is
Bottle has a plastic
leaking/dripping.
cork which does not reseal.
The System was left in the
cork for too long.
The cork might be cold,
old, or dry and has
difficulty resealing.
There is some wine
Wine left in the Needle
on top of the cork
sometimes drips onto the
after pouring.
top of the cork. It is not wine
coming out of the bottle.
There are particles in
Cork particles or sediment in
the wine.
the wine have passed through
the Needle.
The System is not
Too much gas is being
dispensing 15 5 oz.
used to pour wine
pours per capsule.
(pressing the Trigger too
often and too long).
The Capsule Cup or Needle is
not installed tight enough.
SOLUTION
This is normal, especially for
cold corks.
Replace the Needle if tip is
worn or damaged.
Only access wines with
natural corks.
Remove the Coravin System
immediately after pouring.
Give the cork additional time
to reseal or try the Vintage
Needle (www.coravin.com).
This is normal and there is no
reason for concern. Wipe the
top of the cork with a paper
towel or cloth.
This is normal for some wines.
Refer to GETTING THE MOST
OUT OF EACH CORAVIN
CAPSULE section under
USEFUL TIPS.
Tighten the Capsule Cup
and Needle.
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