Five Star Gift Ideas

For your wine and cheese-loving granddaughter, there are several gift ideas that can enhance her passion and make her birthday even more special. Here are a few thoughtful and personal gifts that she could enjoy:

1. Wine Tasting Kit: Gift her a wine tasting kit that includes different types of wines, each with its own tasting notes and description. This will allow her to hone her wine tasting skills and expand her knowledge about different grape varieties, regions, and flavors. Include some lesser-known or unique wines to spark her curiosity.

2. Cheese Selection: To complement the wine tasting experience, put together a carefully curated selection of artisan cheeses from around the world. Include a variety of flavors and textures, such as soft, semi-hard, and hard cheeses. Consider adding some specialty crackers or breadsticks for pairing.

3. Wine and Cheese Pairing Board: A personalized, engraved wooden cutting board or serving platter with wine and cheese pairing suggestions can be a wonderful addition to her tastings. She can use it to display her favorite cheeses and create beautiful presentations for her guests.

4. Wine Tasting Journal: Encourage her to record her tasting experiences by gifting her a wine tasting journal. These journals typically have spaces to note the name of the wine, vineyard, vintage, tasting notes, and personal ratings. This will help her develop her palate and keep track of her favorite wines.

5. Wine Education Course: If she is interested in deepening her knowledge of wines, consider gifting her a wine education course or a subscription to an online wine academy. This will provide her with the opportunity to learn from industry experts, explore different regions and winemaking techniques, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of wines.

6. Wine and Cheese Pairing Class: Look for local wineries, wine shops, or culinary schools that offer wine and cheese pairing classes. Gifting her a voucher for such a class will give her a chance to enhance her tasting skills, learn about optimal pairings, and socialize with fellow wine enthusiasts.

7. Wine Decanter Set: Upgrade her wine-serving experience with a beautiful wine decanter set. Look for a set that includes a stylish decanter and wine glasses, preferably made of high-quality crystal. This will not only enhance the flavors of the wine but also add a touch of elegance to her wine tastings.

8. Wine Accessory Set: Consider gifting her a wine accessory set that includes essential tools like a corkscrew, wine stoppers, a wine thermometer, and a wine aerator. These tools will make her wine tasting experience more enjoyable and convenient.

Remember to personalize the gift by adding a heartfelt note or a birthday card expressing your love and support for her passion in wine and cheese tastings. Your thoughtful gift will not only make her birthday memorable but also show your understanding and support for her interests.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”