Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an apparatus for filtering sediment from beverages, especially port and other fine wines, comprising a cork or stopper member having a central aperture; a tube disposed through said central aperture of said cork or stopper, said tube having a first end and a second end; a first filter member disposed generally around and extending from one end of said tube, forming a junction with said tube, said first filter member being of a fine mesh for straining solids and sediment; and a second filter member interposed at or about said junction of said filter member and said tube, said second filter member being of a finer mesh than the mesh of said first filter member.