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Coravin, the wine lover's dream device that lets you pour wine without uncorking, is back with brand new models.
As fans of the smart wine preservation system, we have observed Coravin for some time and seen the brand expand with new technology every year. Now, they have extended their product lineup with the launch of new systems -- Models Three and Six. What's more, all new and existing models have been equipped with SmartClamps™, which, prior to the launch, was only available on Model Eleven. The new easy-on and easy-off clamps are designed to go over the neck of the bottle and push down firmly on the handle in one fluid motion, making the system even easier to use.
Coravin's wine access technology is all down to the hollow needle that is inserted through the cork, before the system pressurises the bottle with Argon (an inert, colourless and odourless) gas, to pour the wine out. Once poured, and the Coravin is taken off the bottle, the cork reseals naturally -- allowing wine to stay fresh for months on end, and years if needed.
The new systems also comes with a Coravin Screw Cap which allows users to enjoy new world wine (with screw caps) the same way as old world wine (cork) bottles, preserving them for up to three months.
So, with four Coravin Models in total, Model Three, Five, Six and Eleven, which model is the right one for you? Well, let's find out shall we.
Coravin Model Three
Details: Model Three is an upgraded version of Coravin's Model One and features a clean and simple, user-friendly and functional design in matte texture.
Perfect for: the everyday wine drinker.
Price: HK$2,080
Coravin Model Five
Details: Model Five is not available for retail as it has been made specifically for trade. The design is simply elegant but durable.
Perfect for: those in the industry who favour classic design with metallic accents.
Price: email for trade price
Coravin Model Six
Details: Model Six is the upgraded version of the popular Model Two Elite edition, it also features vibrant colours with chrome accents.
Perfect for: luxury style and fashion lovers.
Price: HK$3,580
Coravin Model Eleven
Details: Model Eleven is the smartest device of the Coravin family. It is the first bluetooth connected and fully automatic system. It comes with LED display, glass pour optimisation, and connection to the Coravin Moments app, which tracks system statistics and advises on wine pairings with food, music and more.
Perfect for: technology and gadget enthusiasts who love a varied wine experience.
Price: HK$6,880
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Van Cleef & Arpel’s L’École School of Jewellery Opens First International Campus in K11
L'École, School of Jewellery Arts, has announced that it is opening a permanent campus in Hong Kong this Autumn. The Paris-based institution was first set up in 2012, and is the only school of its kind that offers hands-on courses in the art of jewellery design that cuts across age groups and backgrounds.
The school has conducted successful travelling editions in the past, landing in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai and New York since 2013. Now, after frequent engagements with the student community abroad, L'École has decided to open its first overseas outpost in Hong Kong. The campus will be located at K11 Musea, the new luxury experiential retail, art and cultural destination in Tsim Sha Tsui.
“L'École, School of Jewellery Arts, and K11 Musea share the values of transmission and the commitment to promoting the public education of art, and it therefore felt natural and relevant to have this be our home in Asia. This expansion is perfectly aligned with Hong Kong’s development as a leading arts and culture hub in Asia too. With our ideal location in the city, we look forward to welcoming many more students from all over Asia Pacific,” says Élise Gonnet-Pon, Managing Director of L'École Asia Pacific, School of Jewellery Arts.
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The Asia Pacific campus, once complete, comprises two levels of intimate classrooms, workshops, exhibition spaces and a specialised library with over 600 titles on jewellery art and design. The school will also introduce 17 different course topics under three main themes of Savoir Faire, Art History of Jewellery and the Universe of Gemstones, to start with. Each of these courses will stretch from two to four hours and the number of students admitted per course is capped at 12 to enhance interaction in class.
The international faculty will include experts, passionate jewellers, designers, jewellery historians, gemologists and more. The school will also launch a one-year full-time programme offering modules such as Workshops for Young People, Evening Conversations, and for the first time in Hong Kong curated jewellery exhibitions featuring private collections as well as works by noteworthy contemporary artists.
For more details and registration information, visit hk.lecolevancleefarpels.com.
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