Austrian company Riedel takes flight with their new bird inspired wine decanters. Designed by Maximillian Riedel and his father Georg, these glass blown works of art are handmade by artisans in their Austrian factory. Each of these beautiful yet functional decanters takes on their own bird persona. The Swan, and Flamingo are self explanatory names while the Paloma is inspired by the beautiful white dove, la Paloma. Each posses gorgeous curves and a drip-free spout exclusively for elegant entertaining. Keep in mind, while setting the table though, all 3 of these birds are dramatic 23 inches long and hold one standard sized bottle of wine. Available in a variety of styles from Amazon.com.

On a recent trip to Las Vegas we were excited to finally visit 55 Degrees. This unique wine bar brings design to wine lovers. From the mid century inspired wine pods to the wood panel ceiling, every inch of this hip local screams high design. With over 2,000 labels on hand, the selection is overwhelming to say the least. We were able to decide on a great bottle after getting schooled by the staff. Afterwards our bottle was packed in a specially design air filled package. All I have to say is “high class.”

Using cocoa from deep within Madagascar, Chavat pairs the rarest chocolate in the world with wine to create the ultimate indulgence. Madagascar’s isolation has long nurtured its lush landscapes providing the opportunity for rare flora to thrive. Exotic Criollo and Trinitario cocoa beans are grown among tropical rain forests, creating rich chocolate with notes of fruit and a sharp bouquet.

Chocolatier Dar Vigil has infused this exquisite chocolate with Cabernet and Pinot Noir varietals resulting in an unparalleled savory experience. Truffles can be ordered here.

The Echelon wine rack is modular solution which can scale from a countertop to a wall. Curved aluminum pieces join together to form an eye-catching storage system. The starting rack holds six bottles and more pieces can be purchased seperately. Get it here for $48.

What’s not to love about this wine credenza by Modern Cellar? It provides storage for you wine, glasses, plateware and accessories. Labels for your Silver Oak are visible through the credenza’s top.

Stores fourteen bottles and six glasses with additional space for whatever you need to entertain. Hand rubbed oil finish. 48 x 28 x 18 inches. Yours for $3400.

In what has to be the greatest invention in wine portability, Niebaum-Coppola’s Rubicon Estate produces a sparkling wine in a can. Containing their Sofia Blanc De Blancs, each can contains 187 ml (6.3 oz) of wine. Four-packs or individual cans can be purchased here. The born-on date lets you know the vintage. – Thanks Kat for the tip.

Created by L’Atelier du Vin, the Wine Discovery kit is like a wine course in a box. Refine your sensitivity to wine and identify wines’ origins and vintages. The kit comes with reading material, 40 aromatic references for identifying and categorizing the subtle flavors within wine, and 50 tasting sheets.

With so many wine racks available, it’s hard to stand out. This design by MINT does the job. MINT is a a New York based design collective founded by Alberto Mantilla, Anthony Baxter and Scott Henderson. The name MINT is a reference to both freshness as found in the herb and also to a place of manufacture. The wine rack is made of stainless steel and molded plywood in birch and walnut. It can be found here for $83.

The Cork Pops Legacy wine opener combines ergonomic design with convenience and functionaity. This co2 powered tool pumps in just enough gas to “pop” the cork right out of the bottle. Making you look like a pro, even if you’ve had one too many. Retailing at $35 for the wine opener and one co2 cartridge, which will open about 40 bottles.

 The Essence series of wine glasses, designed by Alfredo Haberli for Iittala, appear tall and slender while an upward taper creates the impression of strength and stability. The full family includes champagne, white wine, red wine, and tumbler glasses with matching carafe. Alfredo Haberli was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and now works in Zurich.