{"title":"The Durand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eOpening a mature bottle of wine is a moment of anticipation—but older corks can be fragile, risking breakage and spoilage. The Durand was created to solve this challenge with precision and care. Ingeniously combining the grip of an “ah-so” with the pull of a traditional corkscrew, it extracts even the most delicate corks intact—preserving both wine and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"898\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInvented by wine collector Mark Taylor and named after his mentor, sommelier Yves Durand, this patented tool has earned a cult following among sommeliers, collectors, and connoisseurs around the world. Elegant, effective, and built to last, The Durand is more than a wine opener—it’s a safeguard for the bottles that matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-durand-corkscrew","title":"The Durand Corkscrew - for mature bottles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"456\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Durand is a trusted tool for safely opening older bottles with fragile corks. Combining a traditional corkscrew with an ah-so style two-prong extractor, it grips and removes aged corks cleanly—without crumbling or pushing them in. A go-to for collectors, sommeliers, and anyone pouring mature wines with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"550\" class=\"\"\u003eElegant, effective, and built to last, it’s the opener we reach for when provenance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Durand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50973808754988,"sku":"94000","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Thedurand.png?v=1745558871"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/The_Durand_1.png?v=1747382229","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/the-durand.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}