****Update****
First review remains below, unchanged.
Sadly, I dropped a star.
So, this does preserve wine marvelously! --- however, the needle is quite fragile. My husband does not have the most precise fine motor skills, and sometimes *tends* to force things.
He has bent and broken 2 needles now. And they are not an inexpensive replacement.
I will say though, that I have been able to keep a nice bottle of vermouth for martinis in the fridge for several months now, and the flavor is still perfect as the day it was opened. If you like martinis, you probably know that even the tiniest splash of cheap or spoiled vermouth really ruins the drink.
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* Original review...
This is a really great tool! We dont often buy wine to save and drink, but it is great to have to opportunity to have a glass and save it.
The packaging is beautiful, it would make an excellent gift!
Both the use and assembly are simple and practical.
Cant say I have gone back to the wine yet, but if it doesnt keep for a few months, I will be sure to update. This is too pricey an item to buy if it doesnt work.
BONUS **It does aerate the wine very well, making a lovely pour without the breathing time.