Until a couple years ago, we had never even heard of LG, which is now a main competitor in the crowded field of cell phone manufacturers, mainly as a result of their cheap price tags and expensive ad campaigns. However, LG is more than just cell phones, as they manufacture all sorts of home appliances from vacuum cleaners to washing machines to... portable wine cellars?

If you're way into wine, but have a medium-sized apartment, where do you keep it at the right temperature? Red needs to be stored in a warmer space than white, plus all those others tricks of the wine trade we've never thought about. And you can't exactly dig a cellar.

So buy one of these cellars and customize the temperature of each shelf, but be warned: just because they're portable doesn't mean they aren't expensive. They start at around $1200.

LG's Wine Cellar [Official Site via Shiny Shiny]

We can just imagine filling this cute little carafe designed by Scott Henderson with wine or water and taking it out to our patio for a lovely summer lunch. Oh wait, we don't have a patio.

If we did, that would be great though, wouldn't it? The cups fit inside the mouth of the carafe, and something about it makes us want to use it instead of leaving it on display.

Vin Eau Carafe [MOMA store via Popgadget]

Yesterday we told you about some delicious and affordable wine, so why not take those dollars saved and shell out for this exquisite glittery corkscrew from French company Laguiole. You might be familiar with them because of their gorgeous folding knives, but this corkscrew is less dangerous and more sparkly, so you should pick one up before your next party.

Le Sommelier corkscrew ($180) [Moss]

On the one hand, we support any product proud enough to be pink. On the other hand, our classy mother taught us to shun pink wine. It became part of our identity crisis.

The Rule: Avoid White Zinfandel without exception; embrace Rosé. Last month, your favorite brand of bubbly, Veuve Cliquot, launched its new Non Vintage Rosé Champagne at an amazing Parisian party. (You can pretend like you prefer more esoteric brands, but I’ve seen the Yellow Label in your kitchen).

Aromas of wild strawberries, tastes of red fruit, and crisp bubbles make this unique rosé a fine spring and summer cocktail. And, the pale pink packaging is a subtle compliment to the Champagne’s brilliant
mother-of-pearl color. Plus, bottle is a wonderful accessory as you enter that fabulous Memorial Day party.

Beyond the basic caviar, prosciutto and goat milk cheeses (three things not stocked in my Manhattan studio), the Veuve Rosé is a wonderful compliment to most white meats, including chicken, duck, veal, pork, and even California Rolls. The Plastics only wear pink on Wednesday, but this Rosé will be great any night of the week!

Rose is the new pink [WineFetch]

Looking for a hot cheap date? Do you like them big and bold? What about Aussies? The Bareback Shiraz from South Eastern Australia is a sexy wine, offering twice the fun for about $6 per bottle. Fruity flavors of strawberry and raspberry and some some spice make this wine a nice compliment for red meats – ribs, burgers, and steak. What more could you want? Fruity, spicy, big, bold, Australian--and the only Bareback we're willing to try.

Invite that man over and pretend you know what you're doing when you pop the cork. And for only $6! But we'll keep that secret just between us. Shh. [WineFetch]