
Alongside the Wine Saver Pump, the Vacuum Stoppers were the first product to be manufactured and distributed by Vacu Vin in 1986. The idea for the item emanated directly from the taste of spoiled wine - something that its inventors wanted to prevent once a bottle had been opened. Both gadgets have since won numerous international awards and are now used on a regular basis in millions of households throughout the world. The Vacuum Stoppers have been repeatedly imitated by numerous other companies, but the Vacu Vin model is still widely recognised as the market leader. The Vacuum Stoppers are designed to preserve the flavour and taste of wine via the creation of an airtight vacuum. This inhibits the oxidation process that is responsible for spoilage. The device is simply inserted into the neck of an opened wine bottle when required. Although they are most effective when used alongside Vacu Vin's various Wine Saver Pumps, the Vacuum Stoppers can also be used in isolation.