The Vintage Cork Needle is thinner than our Standard needle and is designed for the older vintage bottles in your collection that may have a fragile cork. The thinner needle will be gentler on the cork. This results in a slightly slower pour than the Standard Needle, but patience has its rewards! All Coravin needles are stainless steel and Teflon® coated, providing durability and easy insertion over hundreds of pours. The Vintage Needle is easily identified by its silver color band at the base of the grip.