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‘Winebreather’ sounds like some sort of derogatory name you’d call an oenophile, but, in fact, it’s the name of this decanter. Place the decanter mouth-to-mouth with a wine bottle, flip it, and then watch as the wine washes down the sides of the decanter, partially aerating it. I’m not sure if it would qualify as a magic trick, but there is something nice about watching wine slowly move from bottle to decanter, sort of like an hourglass.

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I love these new Wine Cork stoppers designed by Aurélien Barbry. The Wine Pourer (right) is pretty clever too, as its top ensures a proper seal. With more and more wineries choosing screw tops over cork stoppers, these will at least keep some of that traditional feel alive.

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Apart of Stelton’s Cylinda-Line, this cocktail shaker is a sight for sore eyes, and I’m not talking about the promise of future cocktails. Clean lines, no frills, it’s amazing that something so very simple and sleek is sooo incredibly expensive. Unfortunately, as is often the case, sometimes less is very definitely more.

Designer: Arne Jacobsen
8.6 in x 3.3 dia.

While this upside down decanter is quite expensive, it would be terribly fun to use. Inspired by the stories of “Alice in Wonderland”, it magnifies and distorts the things seen through it. Chances are that it would be partly used as a decanter and partly a display object, because why in the world would anyone hide something like this in the cabinet?

Hand made in borosilicate glass.
Available as a numbered sequential edition.

If this had title no description, would you know what it was? I would guess an art-ish object of some sort. It’s almost always a delight when an object has beauty apart from its function.

“this wave shaped polished piece of steel is used to pour wine over for aeration in to a decanter. the beautiful wine waterfall enhances the aromas.”

Artist/designer: l’atelier du vin
Materials: stainless steel.
10″ l x 6″ w

Pieter Stockmans brings a touch of modernity to your favorite Old World Champagnes with this sleek porcelain cooler. And when not in use as a cooler, maybe it could work as a vase for billowing tulips or lacecap hydrangeas.

Designer: Pieter Stockmans
Manufacturer: Studio Pieter Stockmans
12.6 x 9.4 inches

This double-walled bucket will keep your bubbly ice-cold inside without condensation on the outside. Plus, it’s on sale, which is always nice.

-Double-walled construction
-Matte finish stainless steel
-Avoid abrasive cleaners

Whoa, talk about a steal of a deal. Snap this 6-piece wine set up as a thoughtful gift for that friend or family member that loves playing host, or maybe for yourself if you plan on throwing some holiday get-togethers. If you or the giftee prefer something of the stronger sort, consider the 5-piece shot glass set or 4-piece martini set.

6-piece set: four 9 oz.; 4″H wine glasses, one 52 oz.; 3.75″dia.x16.25″H decanter and one 3.5″dia.x3.75″H funnel.

This wine accessory set is kept inside it’s own wine bottle, making it easy to find and easy to store alongside your other bottles. Seems like the perfect sort of housewarming/host gift.

5 Piece Set Includes: Combo corkscrew / Bottle Opener, Drip Stop Ring, Stopper, Foil Cutter, Combo Pourer / Stopper

L 12.75″ x W 2.85″ x H 2.85″
ABS Plastic with Chromes Metal Tools

Make sure to have an extra bottle opener on hand for any summer soirées you plan to have, because goodness knows your guests won’t want to wait in line.

Lightwood Fish Corkscrew, $13.00
Tube Corkscrew/Bottle Opener, $13.00

Buy it here.

While you might have to take out a small loan in order to own all of this collection, it’s certainly worth considering a piece or two.

highball glasses, set of 2, $195.00
whiskey glasses, set of 2, $200.00
wine glasses, set of 2, $270.00
whiskey bottle $275.00
champagne flutes, set of 2, $320.00
ice bucket $635.00

A clever interpretation of the corkscrew…

“designed by uk-based sebastian bergne, this corkscrew only achieves its true functional role after the consumption (or opening) of two wine bottles. we think the wait is worth it, however. a beautiful design in a world of very boring corkscrews.”

stainless steel. 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 1.0″

$38.00, Buy it here.

Whoa. If you’re wanting some color in your kitchen (or dining) area, take a look at this acrylic wine storage piece.

Curves, luscious curves. An ideal storage solution for counter top and small spaces. Holds three bottles.

Dimensions: L 9″ W 7″ H 8″
Availability: Please note that there is a 10 week lead time in shipping on this product.

$195.00, Buy it here.

A suitable option for presenting and transporting wine…

“Created from pages recycled from the Hindi Times, this artistic, eco-friendly wine bag is made by a cooperative which supports education and vocational training for women.”

Set of 3. Each bag measures 13″ H x 5.25″ W (32.5 x 13.3 cm).
Handmade in and fairly traded from India.

I don’t know if you guys buy lots of wine (or liqueur) at once or not, but this bottle bag would cut down on the amount of boxes used each time to move it all to and fro the store and then the recycling center.

“From Reisenthel, this sturdy bottle bag will allow you to safely transport up to 9 1.5 litre bottles. No more bulky boxes or worrying about clanging bottles on the way home. Use the bottle bag to transport recycles to the garbage bin too.”