Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys wine tasting and has an interest in becoming a sommelier, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas you can consider for this Christmas. These gifts will not only enhance his love for wine but also contribute to his journey in the world of sommelier.

1. Wine Tasting Kit: A wine tasting kit will elevate his wine tasting experience at home. Look for a kit that includes wine glasses specifically designed to showcase different types of wine, aroma wheels for identifying various scents, and a wine tasting journal to record his observations and findings.

2. Wine Education Course: Enroll him in a wine education course or a sommelier certification program. This gift will not only deepen his knowledge and understanding of wine but also provide him with the necessary qualifications to pursue a career in the wine industry.

3. Wine Subscription: Sign him up for a wine subscription service that delivers a selection of curated wines to his doorstep on a regular basis. This will expose him to a variety of wines from different regions, allowing him to expand his palate and refine his tasting skills.

4. Wine Books: Consider gifting him with a collection of wine books written by renowned sommeliers. These books will provide a wealth of information about wine regions, grape varieties, food and wine pairing, and the art of tasting. Some popular titles include "The World Atlas of Wine" by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, "The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste" by Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay, and "Wine Folly: Magnum Edition" by Madeline Puckette.

5. Wine Accessories: Help him build a collection of wine accessories that will enhance his wine tasting experiences. Consider gifting him a decanter to aerate wine, a wine preserver to extend the life of opened bottles, a wine temperature gauge to ensure wines are served at the optimal temperature, and a set of wine bottle stoppers for preserving unfinished bottles.

6. Wine Travel Experience: Surprise him with a wine travel experience to a renowned wine region. Whether it's Napa Valley, Bordeaux, or Tuscany, this gift will give him the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of wine, explore vineyards, meet winemakers, and indulge in wine tastings.

7. Personalized Wine Labels or Wine Glasses: Design personalized wine labels or wine glasses featuring his name or initials. This thoughtful and unique gift will make his wine tasting experiences feel even more special and personalized.

Remember, personalizing the gift to suit his interests and aspirations will make it more meaningful. These gift ideas will not only fuel his passion for wine but also support him in his aspirations to become a sommelier.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”