Pioneering Wine By the Glass System Will be Showcasing Exceptional Pours At Top Restaurants This May Across America
(BEDFORD, MA; April 17, 2025)— Coravin, the revolutionary force behind modern wine by-the-glass technology, today revealed its most ambitious U.S. World Wine Tour to date, launching May 1st across premier dining destinations in four major American cities. This expanded month-long celebration invites wine enthusiasts to experience extraordinary vintages by-the-glass at distinguished restaurants throughout New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
“The great momentum and growth of the 2025 World Wine Tour is testament to the enthusiasm from both the trade and consumers for more access to interesting and exclusive wines for guests to enjoy by-the-glass,” explains Greg Lambrecht, Coravin’s visionary founder. “By partnering with these culinary landmarks, we’re creating unique opportunities for guests to explore legendary and hard-to-find wines that would typically be inaccessible by-the-glass.”
Participating venues will curate special by-the-glass collections featuring all-Champagne menus, regional comparison flights such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, wines that honor pioneering and historic producers, and selections from iconic Old World estates. The distinguished restaurant lineup includes:
- New York
- Acru: Featuring an expertly curated selection of Old World classics and emerging producers, paired with their seasonal contemporary menu
- Le Pavillon: Chef Daniel Boulud’s elegant restaurant will offer an extended selection of Champagnes wines by-the-glass to complement their sophisticated cuisine
- Cafe Boulud: The Upper East Side institution will present a diverse range of Champagnes highlighting both benchmark producers and exciting discoveries
- Shmoné Wine: The new wine bar in Greenwich Village by the Michelin-starred Shmoné team will feature a selection of six thoughtfully curated wines by top producers from the most important wine regions in the world, including a grand cru Burgundy
- Los Angeles
- Pasta | Bar: The intimate Michelin-starred venue will feature Italian and California wines to enhance their innovative pasta-focused tasting menu
- Wife and the Somm: This wine-forward restaurant with seasonal California fare will expand their already impressive by-the-glass program with rare and limited offerings—including comparison tasting flights such as Left Bank vs Right Bank Bordeaux and Pinot Noirs from notable Burgundy appellations
- Redbird: Set in downtown LA’s historic Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, the restaurant will pour selections highlighting global wine regions—including Champagne, white wines, rosé, reds, and dessert wines such as Château d’Yquem—to pair with Chef Neal Fraser’s modern American cuisine
- Chicago
- Asador Bastian: The Basque Steakhouse currently ranked #14 on the “World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants” list will showcase several selections from two of Spain’s most historic estates, Marques de Murrieta and Tempos Vega Sicilia
- Indienne: Showcasing wines perfectly paired with their Indian and French tasting menu
- Pops for Champagne: Chicago’s premier Champagne bar will expand their already extensive selection with rare and vintage offerings—from still wines sourced from celebrated regions to prestige Champagne cuvées
- San Francisco
- Flour & Water: The beloved pasta destination will be featuring a selection of highly sought after producers from their their cellar, from rare French whites to coveted Italian reds
- Prelude: A selection of Old and New World wines from pioneers and historic producers will complement their locally-sourced seasonal menu
For over a decade, Coravin has transformed how fine wine is served and sold worldwide. Their innovative preservation technology has become the gold standard for hospitality professionals seeking to elevate their wine programs, increase profitability, and eliminate waste. The World Wine Tour is in its second year of showcasing how Coravin’s systems enable establishments to offer extraordinary tasting experiences while maintaining impeccable quality and minimizing waste.
“What excites us most about the 2025 tour is its accessibility,” notes Lambrecht. “Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious about premium wines, this program creates approachable entry points to experience legendary bottles that might otherwise remain out of reach. Our technology removes barriers, allowing everyone to taste exceptional wines without the commitment of a full bottle purchase.”
The Coravin World Wine Tour menus will be open to all guests booking tables at participating restaurants in May. For more information, please visit coravin.com or follow along on Instagram @coravin.
About Coravin, Inc.
Coravin, Inc. are the leading global innovator in wine by-the-glass systems, transforming how the world experiences wine. Since the company launched in the USA in 2013, Coravin’s pioneering technology has empowered trade professionals and wine lovers alike to explore, enjoy and serve wine without compromise.
Trusted by leading sommeliers, retailers and wine lovers around the world, the Coravin portfolio includes Coravin Timeless, Pivot and Sparkling by-the-glass systems. These systems allow wine to be poured in any amount, at any time, with remaining wine completely unaffected, ready to be enjoyed in perfect condition, even years later.
Now available in over 60 countries, a glass of wine is poured with Coravin every second of every day.
