When the holidays fade and the countdown to a new year begins, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of monumental resolutions or celebrations. But sometimes the most meaningful moments are reflective and deliberate. I’ve discovered an unexpectedly grounding ritual: crafting a personal vision board at the tail end of December or the very start of January. Think of it as more than a mood board for your life, a canvas where words, images, and dreams converge to help map out the year ahead. It also carries a playful, almost childhood nostalgia, like cutting out images and dreaming freely about what’s next without being weighed down by life’s realities, yet it’s also rooted in intention and mindfulness. Over the last few years, the trend of gathering friends for vision board sessions has taken off. These gatherings transform a solo ritual into a lively, energetic experience. Laughter and conversation flow while scissors and glue stick to magazines and photos, and wine can seamlessly become part of the ritual.

Selecting the right bottles — ones that spark joy, encourage reflection, or simply keep spirits high — adds a sensory layer that elevates the day. Post-holiday slumps, leftover stress, and the inevitable January blues fade as the room fills with shared energy, storytelling, and creativity. Wine in this context becomes more than a drink, it’s a tool to slow down, savor the moment, and help transform abstract ideas into intentional goals. Vision boarding with a group brings the added bonus of inspiration bouncing off others. Seeing what excites a friend, the words they choose, the colors they gravitate toward, adds new dimensions to your own reflections. Pour a few glasses, curate some playlists, and let conversation and collaboration flow. It’s both ritual and social energy, blending personal reflection with collective creativity!

Whether you craft your vision board with magazine clippings or build it digitally in Adobe, a carefully curated wine selection can elevate the experience, helping you lean fully into intention, goal setting, and mindful planning for the year ahead. To that end, here are Four Wines to Accompany Your New Year Vision Board Session, chosen to complement diverse palates, spark reflection, and enhance the creative, moody, and celebratory energy you want to take into 2026.

Azimut Cava Brut Nature

Coming out of the holiday swirl, your energy might be low and your wallet feeling lighter than usual. This is a great companion for the post-holiday lull. Its fine, persistent bubbles bring brightness and lift to the moment, while aromas of green apple, lemon, and just-ripe white fruit tease the senses. On the palate, it’s crisp, dry, and elegantly creamy thanks to extended aging on the lees. This is the kind of wine that encourages daydreaming and intentional reflection without the four-dollar-sign price tag. Pour it while cutting, pasting, and sketching out your 2026 vision. Sips for the spark of possibility, a gentle push toward new ideas and fresh energy.

Learn more: https://azimutwines.com/

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr Pinot Blanc

From the limestone hills and cool slopes of Alsace, this wine delivers clarity, balance, and a gentle sense of optimism. Bright straw in the glass, it offers aromas of green apple, pear, and subtle floral notes that feel like the early light of a winter morning. The palate is soft yet vibrant, with lively acidity and a whisper of minerality that carries you through each sip. It’s an elegant but approachable wine, perfect for your vision board session. These sessions evoke playfulness, and the kind of clear, open-minded energy that makes imagining new goals feel effortless. Affordable, refined, and versatile, this wine is a little treat that rewards both the palate and your creative mindset.

Learn more: https://www.cave-hunawihr.com/

Domaine Vincey Coteaux Rouge Meunier de Mareuil

I was gifted this newer release, and honestly, it has me feeling a type of way. For context, long before Champagne became synonymous with bubbles, it earned its stripes for still wines, particularly light, elegant reds. These wines fall under the prestigious Coteaux Champenois AOC, a category distinct from the fizz, showcasing the region’s ability to craft complex, refined reds. They’re non-bubbly, rooted in Champagne’s history before sparkling wine took over the spotlight. For decades, still wines nearly vanished, eclipsed by the fame of bubbly. Newer generations of winemakers are experimenting, blending tradition with innovation, and this Meunier-based red is a perfect example — subtle, authentic, and unapologetically itself. There’s something poetic about that for ringing in the new year. It reminds me to embrace all facets of myself fully and that no one version of you defines your whole story. Pour a glass while arranging the images and phrases on your vision board. Let it accompany the reaffirmation that your year ahead can be just as multifaceted as you are.

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Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas

I love so many wines in the Tablas Creek portfolio but this one in particular speaks in a way that reflects on the past year and mapping out the next into a ritual worth savoring (in wine form of course). This Paso Robles Rhône-style blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise layers dark fruit, earthy minerals, and a hint of spice, echoing the complexity of a year lived fully. As the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard, it brings an added layer of mindfulness to your pour, reminding you that growth and creativity can coexist beautifully. This is a wine that encourages you to dream with clarity, plan with purpose, and sip with satisfaction.

Learn more: https://tablascreek.com/