The Premium Needle provides a smoother pour than the original Standard Needle, and the many-hole design pattern has been proven to greatly reduce the amount of natural cork fragments in a glass or bottle of wine. It marries the gentleness of the Vintage needle and the speed of the Fast Pour needle to deliver an elevated wine experience. All Coravin needles are stainless steel and Non stick, providing durability and easy insertion over hundreds of pours. The Premium Needle is easily identifiable by the gold color band at the base of the grip.