It doesn’t really matter how you decide to use the Fia Carafe by Nina Job (available at Design House Stockholm for $69), whether as a wine decanter, water carafe or flower vase.  Its utility is underscored by clean, fluid lines, and a perfectly ground crystal sphere serves as the ideal stopper from a functional perspective (when on top) and as a design accent from an aesthetic viewpoint (when below).  And with four striking sphere colors (editor’s choice: amber), the Fia Carafe will add just the right measure of modern simplicity and iridescence to any bar area, kitchen or living space.

Let your wine breathe or your cognac rest in the Wine Carafe by Sagaform Design Team (available at Amazon.com for $30).  With a 2 liter capacity and standing approximately 9 inches tall, the Wine Carafe has well-proportioned lines and a simple but striking oak stopper—a detail that sets this carafe/decanter apart from others.  And without having to break the bank, it’s the perfect gift for either yourself or the oenophile in your life.

While waiting at the checkout counter of our local Bed Bath & Beyond, we’ve often found ourselves looking up at a wall of Umbra garbage cans (which would probably explain why we have two of them), and for some time we didn’t think of Umbra in any other context (a regrettable decision in hindsight).  But Umbra’s product design range extends well beyond just stylish trash receptacles, and these two Umbra Wine Racks exemplify the diversity and exceptional design of Umbra’s home accessories line: the first, perfect for those on a budget and the other, for those who can afford to spend a little more.  Regardless of which Umbra wine rack resonates with you, both will charmingly house every bottle of wine you bring home.

Item A.
Grapevine Wine Rack (available at Umbra for $21): designed by Ran Lerner, this acrylic wine rack holds up to six bottles, is incredibly affordable and makes for an ideal housewarming gift.

Item B.
Loopsey Wine Rack (available at Umbra for $215): designed by David Quan for Umbra’s exclusive U+ Studio Collection, this clear acrylic wine rack has a substantial design presence that allows it to practically stand on its own (even without the wine bottles).

Patience is a characteristic many oenophiles share, as wine is often purchased in the anticipation of being appreciated years later, only after it’s had ample time to age.  It’s somewhat ironic that the Vinturi Wine Aerator (available at Buy.com for $35) provides the beautifully engineered means to accelerate the process of aeration in just one step.  Instead of decanting your wine (which requires extra time and effort), simply hold the Vinturi over your glass and pour the wine straight through.  Using a patent pending design, the Vinturi Wine Aerator accelerates wine’s velocity while decreasing pressure as it’s poured.  The end result is a vacuum that draws in air that’s directly mixed with the wine for the ideal level of aeration instantaneously.  Bouquets open up, flavors deepen, and finishes wonderfully soften.  We can’t imagine a more perfect little wine accessory for wine enthusiasts everywhere.