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We proudly offer free shipping on all orders across Canada. Every item in our store is delivered with no additional shipping cost.
When you place an order, estimated delivery times are provided based on product availability and your location. Shipping details will be shown at checkout so you know exactly when to expect your order.
Please note that delivery times may vary depending on your region and carrier availability. While all orders ship free, we work with trusted logistics partners to ensure reliable and timely delivery.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. If the return is due to our error (for example, you received an incorrect or defective item), we will cover the return shipping costs.
Refunds are typically processed within four weeks from the time you hand your package to the return carrier. This timeframe includes the return transit time to our facility (5 to 10 business days), return processing once received (3 to 5 business days), and the time required by your bank to complete the refund (5 to 10 business days). In many cases, refunds are issued sooner.
To initiate a return, simply log in to your account, view your order under the My Account section, and select the Return Item(s) option. You will receive a confirmation email once your return has been received and processed.
Please note that deliveries to remote or outer regions of Canada may experience minor delays during peak seasons or due to weather conditions. These delays are temporary and may vary depending on location and carrier operations. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Older wines often arrive with fragile corks that resist standard extraction. The Durand two-part cork remover is broadly patented and designed to lift corks whole and contained, even when they resist traditional methods. It has been repeatedly tested on the most challenging corks and has delivered consistent performance in real-world service. By prioritizing control and containment, this device helps maintain the wine’s profile while you work through the corking process.
With The Durand, the risk of cork breakage, corks pushed into the bottle, or cork fragments drifting into the wine is reduced. The cork can be retrieved whole and kept intact, making subsequent pours more predictable and reducing the need for post-pour filtering in the tasting or serving workflow. This focus on containment supports careful handling of prized or aged bottles without compromising the wine’s presentation.
Designed with real wine service in mind, The Durand offers a reliable solution for those who value precise cork removal. It does not promise guaranteed results, but it provides a method that can help reduce common cork-related issues when dealing with older vintages. The accompanying presentation box and reusable wrapper underscore a practical, durable approach to cork removal that aligns with careful cellar practice.
Rooted in a two-part mechanism, The Durand emphasizes accuracy and gentleness. The design has undergone extensive testing on challenging corks, ensuring that the process remains controlled and contained from start to finish. With a nod to Yves Durand, a respected figure in sommelier circles, this tool blends professional lineage with hands-on usability for daily wine service.
Q: What is The Durand and what does it do?
A: The Durand is a two-part cork remover designed to extract old, fragile corks whole and contained, reducing cork breakage and debris during service.
Q: Who should consider using The Durand?
A: Wine collectors, sommeliers, and anyone who values intact corks in aging or valuable bottles may benefit from its use.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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