The Velvet Box: How Wine Professionals Store Their Sommelier Pins

A sommelier pin is small. Easy to lose in a drawer, a pocket, between couch cushions. Wine professionals who take their accessories seriously need a system.

Why velvet for sommelier pin storage

Velvet protects. The soft interior prevents scratches on antique finishes. It cushions the pin during travel. And it presents the pin beautifully when you open the box—a small pleasure that matters to those who care about details.

The black velvet interior of the SOMM DIGI box was chosen deliberately. It creates contrast with both silver and gold finishes, making each pin easy to see and select.

A home for all your sommelier pins

Most working sommeliers accumulate pins over time. Certification pins. Gifts from mentors. Pins from wine events or regions visited. The velvet box becomes a home for this collection—organized, protected, respected.

The SOMM DIGI velvet box is sized to hold multiple pins. The two included (silver and antique gold) leave room for additions. Many wine professionals use it to store their entire sommelier pin collection.

Travel-ready wine professional accessories

For sommeliers who work events, consult at multiple locations, or travel for wine education, the velvet box solves a practical problem. It's small enough for a bag or briefcase, protective enough for luggage. The pins arrive ready to wear.

Gift presentation for sommelier pins

The velvet box also serves as gift presentation. When giving a sommelier pin to a colleague, mentee, or friend in wine, the box elevates the gesture. It says: this is something worth keeping carefully.