The Durand® was invented by wine collector Mark Taylor, who encountered numerous challenges when opening older vintages from his cellar. Determined to find a solution, he developed a specialized tool that could handle even the most delicate corks with ease. In 2007, Taylor founded Wining Taylors, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, to manufacture and market The Durand®. The device is named in honor of Yves Durand, a world-renowned sommelier and a personal friend and mentor to Taylor. Today, The Durand® is trusted by wine enthusiasts, collectors, and professional sommeliers worldwide