About - The Durand

Luke A. Faber
I keep giving them to my friends. They are all wine collectors with older established cellars. The Durand is the best thing that ever happened to vintage wine!
Lauridsen
I tried The Durand over the weekend and it worked perfectly in a bottle of Chateau Palmer 1921, the corked was soaked all the way through, but still managed to get it out in one piece...and the wine was outstanding, so a great debut for my Durand!
Jason Caballero
The Durand is invaluable! As a floor sommelier with some older offerings, I haven't had any corks disintegrate from usage of the Durand, even some real mules which are notorious for making cork dust (50's Bordeaux, late 60's Napa) Thanks for the great product!
Andy Bridge
I'm a proud owner of The Durand, and have given a few away as gifts--always well received. I most recently opened a bottle of 1947 Lafite--the cork flawlessly extracted by The Durand! “
David Hamburger
There is no question that The Durand is the only tool to use for opening older wines. You guys definitely need one!
AJ McClellan
It has been the most valuable wine tool I have ever used… The Durand has been so valuable I hope everyone gets one and enjoys it...
Jack Rubyn
I have opened hundreds of bottles flawlessly with The Durand. Typical issues of problem cork removal are eliminated with The Durand’s unique ability to stabilize the cork during extraction, eliminating side tension, the primary cause of cork fracture and breakage. It is a “must-have” tool for the wine enthusiast and Sommelier to avoid cork removal issues. I give The Durand my highest recommendation.
Charles Curtis
My advice is to keep your Durand handy when you want to make absolutely positive that the cork comes out clean. For my 50th birthday, we had a serious line-up, and The Durand helped us open every one without an issue. Spectacular performance, spectacular wines. The most venerable of them: Saint-Julien 1920, Château Gruaud Larose, Saint-Julien 1924, Château Léoville-Las Cases, Pauillac 1924, Château Pontet Canet.
Mannie Berk
The Durand corkscrew is the greatest discovery since the cork itself.
John Hames
At the American Wine Society National Conference Nov. 7-9, we had a vertical tasting of Faustino Gran Reserva Rioja back to 1964. The presenter brought his Durand and it opened the '64, '70, '82 and '00 Faustino's without a single broken cork. The picture shows him holding the unbroken cork from the '64 with The Durand nearby.

About The Durand^®

Innovation Born from Passion

Imagine opening your most treasured vintage wines without the fear of damaging the cork or compromising the wine’s integrity. This was the challenge faced by Mark Taylor, an engineering-trained wine collector from Atlanta, who invented The Durand to address the age-old problem of removing fragile corks from older fine wines.

First introduced in 2007, The Durand quickly gained international acclaim as a game-changer for wine enthusiasts. This two-part device combines the best features of a corkscrew and an ah-so opener, ensuring that even the most delicate corks are removed whole and intact. The result is a seamless wine-opening experience that preserves the wine’s original quality.

A Legacy of Excellence

Named in honor of Yves Durand, a world-renowned sommelier and Mark Taylor’s close friend and mentor, The Durand has become an indispensable tool for collectors and sommeliers worldwide. Its patented design and consistent performance have been praised in national and international media, solidifying its reputation as a must-have for anyone who appreciates fine wines.

A Family Legacy Continues

Mark Taylor led Wining Taylors, LLC, from a small startup to its current worldwide success, with the support of his daughter Janet Taylor, and upon his retirement, his daughters Janet and Elaine Taylor-Klaus took the reins. They continue to innovate while honoring the brand’s integrity, ensuring that every product reflects the elegance, craftmanship and sophistication that The Durand embodies.

Experience the Best of Vintage Wines

Today, The Durand is more than just a wine tool; it’s a symbol of innovation and excellence that has become an essential part of the wine world. Whether for seasoned collectors or wine enthusiasts, The Durand ensures that every bottle is opened with precision and care, allowing wine appreciators around the world to fully experience the majesty of mature wines.

Patent information:

United States Patent Nos. 7,237,455 & 7,290,463
United Kingdom Patent No. GB2442420
South Africa Patent No. 2008/00086
Hong Kong Patent No. HK1114359
Australian Patent No. 2006266346
Canadian Patent No. 2614497
China Design Patent 2,018,307,532,234

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