The Coravin removes wine from a bottle through the cork via a long needle

Now that there appears be a chink of light at the end of the recession tunnel — given the number of new wine shop and wine bar openings — I thought I would talk gadgets this week.

Firstly I should say that most wine gadgets are too expensive, will not enhance your life or wine quality and you should spend the money on wine instead.

There is a possible exception however, The Coravin. Full disclosure: I got mine as a gift from the importer, Findlater’s Wines. Coravin in simple terms allows you to remove wine from a bottle through the cork via a long needle.