I never got wine stoppers. If you open a bottle of wine, you have to finish it. That’s the unwritten rule of Bacchus. But for those of you who don’t finish your bottles, here’s an idea: A dated wine stopper.

An incredibly adorable concept designed by Mats Ottdal of Jeksel.

Agility and sensitivity are the two prerequisites for an accomplished chef. What will enhance the performance of even the most established professional is a system that can minimize the clusterfuck of seasoning. Cruet showcases a neat, streamlined container set design with generously diverse color schemes and types to be used in the kitchen. The smooth elegant contour of the container – a reminder of the conventional milk bottle – offers the chef a good grip; comfortable yet an intriguing aesthetic sensation.

Designer: Inno Design

Designed by Neue | Country: Norway

“The PURE Water Company has a special system that utilizes the municipal water supply network providing drinking water of the highest quality. After having existed for twelve years they wanted to revitalize their visual identity and make it uniform with their product.”

Patrick Sung has designed Universal Packaging System (UPACKS), a conceptual packaging system that forms to whatever it is that you’re shipping. Although it bends around your package, it is designed to be sturdy and strong. The idea is that no one box fits all. Often times, packaging is wasted to fill and pad empty space in boxes.

Apple just opened up what is now their largest retail store in the world in London’s famous Covent Garden district and of course Incase has come through again to commemorate the special occasion. They will be releasing two MacBook sleeves and a 3GS Slider Case which feature art inspired by the area’s architectural masonry. Link

Reter is a conceptual mineral water brand by Korean graphic designer Heesun Seo. Recycled glass bottles are used for this modern and green packaging. The cork stopper and the strip of blue overlying it is a great finishing touch top an already attractive packaging design.

Globus Organics has a wide array of unique and cohesive packaging. See the entire lineup below.

“Here Design brings craft and collaboration to The Balvenie Forty. Here Design has collaborated with cabinetmakers, engravers and calligraphers in creating packaging to reflect the unequalled craftsmanship of The Balvenie Forty.”

“This exceptional single malt Scotch whisky, a marriage of The Balvenie matured for over forty years in sherry casks and refill hogsheads, was created by Malt Master David Stewart. A batch of only 150 hand numbered bottles of The Balvenie Forty will be available at exclusive travel retail outlets in the world’s leading airports, from July 2010 at a RRP of £2500.

Inspired by The Balvenie’s enduring commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Here and The Balvenie team commissioned renowned Scottish craftsman Sam Chinnery to produce a bespoke circular oak box. The final box references the coopered construction of whisky casks and, as a finishing touch, Sam’s father hand-engraved the whisky’s age on each individual box. The bottle label displays an equal level of rare hand finishing.

Here worked with one of the world’s leading calligraphers, Peter Horridge, who handwrote the details on each of the 150 bottle labels. “Our intention with all of our design for The Balvenie is to engage and collaborate with amazing British craftsmen,” explains Here Creative Partner Mark Paton. “It’s always a pleasure to listen and learn from someone who has spent their life honing and refining their craft – whether they’re a malt master or a cabinetmaker.”

Our friends at Selectism has the details on what’s looking like one of the better iPad case options out there. Parabellum’s iPad Portfolio is crafted from stunning, free range Bison Leather with lambskin lining. Link