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Whether you love white, red or rosé, welcome the summer season with these six colourful wine accessories

As patio season comes around, we share our favourite picks of some fun wine accessories sure to liven up your kitchens. From colourful character corkscrews to natural wooden wine racks, this list covers some staple wine accessories with a playful twist – bold colours, stylish designs and a touch of character take centre stage.

Designlines - Areaware - Wine Accessories
Designlines - Areaware - Wine Accessories

Hobknob Bottle Stopper

Open a bottle and keep it fresh with the Hobknob bottle stopper. The contemporary design of these glass bottle stoppers mimic the personal line of hardware created by the designer – Gregory Buntain. Playfully named after hobknobbing, keep your home entertained with these bottle stoppers and your wine fresh for $38, at 313 Design Market.

Wine Accessories for Summer
Wine Accessories for Summer

Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bilboquet Carafe

A simple yet playful take on a traditional wine decanter, the Bilboquet Carafe is a colourful choice perfect for your summer patios and dining. This carafe is made from borosilicate glass and is both heat and cold resistant – fit for a nice mulled wine or a cool, refreshing Tinto de Verano. This 32 oz. carafe is available for $201, at Sophie Lou Jacobsen.

Corkscrew design - Wine Accessories
Corkscrew design - Wine Accessories

Alessandro M. Corkscrew

A self-portrait of architect Alessandro Mendini, this stylish and playful corkscrew is the perfect friend for your summer wine activities. The Alessandro M. corkscrew is made of chrome-plated zamak and its various exterior outfits are made from thermoplastic resin. The character of the corkscrew adds some fun to the otherwise fine reputation of Alessandro Mendini’s ‘quick-change’ corkscrews. $75, at Studio Brilliante.

Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bilboquet Wine Glasses, Set of 2, by Sophie Lou Jacobsen, C$ 140.00, dwr.com - Fun Wine Glasses
Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bilboquet Wine Glasses, Set of 2, by Sophie Lou Jacobsen, C$ 140.00, dwr.com - Fun Wine Glasses

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Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bilboquet Wine Glasses

Why not add some colour to your usual red, white and rosé this summer with the Bilboquet Wine glasses. The glasses feature a fun balloon shape bowl and mismatched yet complementary coloured stems. These 5-ounce wine glasses are great for your summer sipping pleasures. $140, at Design Within Reach.

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Terrazzo Wine Coaster

Taking after a summer staple – a pool inner-tube – the terrazzo wine coaster adds a nostalgic spin to your dining or kitchen table. Each coaster is hand-casted from a custom rubber mold and coloured, making each piece unique. Keep your favourite bottle ‘afloat’ this summer with the Terrazzo wine coaster for $86, at Cocktail Emporium.

Wood decor
Wood decor

Curvo Wine Rack

Instead of a metal display, consider the Curvo Wine Rack for a more natural showcase of your four favourite wines. Reminiscent of a sunny day at the beach, the sculptural shape of this wine rack keeps your bottles safe within its wooden acacia waves. Balance out the bold colours this summer with a natural touch for $270, at Cocktail Emporium.

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