With the festive season in full swing, those planning to host gatherings might find a wine saver an indispensable tool to prevent wasting any leftover wine. It's also an excellent, straightforward gift for anyone who enjoys a drink.
Among the various wine savers available, the Peugeot Line Preserve Electric Wine Vacuum Pump stands out as a user-friendly option for wine lovers.
This rechargeable electric vacuum pump is specifically designed to seal still wine bottles (so that's a no to sparkling varieties like champagne and prosecco). The premium ones like the Coravin Wine Preservation System, which costs an eye-watering £280, might not be for everyone but the Peugeot alternative offers a more affordable option at £89.90.
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The device, made from carbon-finish aluminium, promises to maintain the freshness and aroma of any opened wine bottle by removing air and reducing oxidation, thus extending the wine's preservation. The wine saver is fully automatic and powered by a rechargeable lithium battery.
Customers have praised the product, with one saying, "I love the look and feel. I no longer shy away from opening a nicer bottle of wine for a midweek glass," while another commented: "I'm always hesitant to open a bottle of wine because I'm the only person drinking in the house so I'm happy to have this Peugeot wine saver to stop my wine 'going flat'.", reported the Express.
Peugeot has given some advice for wine enthusiasts, saying: "Store the bottle vertically in the refrigerator to improve the preservation process. The optimal preservation duration may vary from two to seven days depending on the remaining quantity of wine in the bottle and its characteristics."
With festive times around the corner, I tried out the Peugeot electric wine pump during my Christmas celebration. After the festivities, I was left with a half-finished merlot and sauvignon blanc.
This Peugeot Line Preserve Electric Wine Vacuum Pump slows oxidation extending the freshness and aromas of an opened bottle of wine. It is 100% automatic and operates on a rechargeable lithium battery. Its sleek, ergonomic design makes it easy to use.
£89.90
PeugeotInstead of stuffing the cork back in, I popped on a Peugeot stopper and let the device do its vacuum sealing magic. A blue light flashed, there was a beep, and the seal was perfect. I re-opened the bottles on the third day and the wine tasted almost as good as on opening.
The catch is you can only seal two bottles at a time, but additional stoppers are available to purchase online. The Peugeot Line Preserve Electric Wine Pump retails at £89.90, but if you're looking for other options, there's the manual Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump Gift Set complete with two stoppers, currently priced at £19.15.
Debenhams has also cut prices on the Rabbit Electric Preserver Set, now just £19.99, down from £41.99.
