At Sip happens!, we want to take you along on our journey. We've just decided to grow our passion for wine — and share it with others. In our last blog post, we introduced the main idea behind Sip happens! If you missed it, make sure to check it out:
This episode features all the sidequest we have planned for Sip happens! and you know the best? We want to take you along in all this fun action!
Weinweg Weinfelden Switzerland
Here’s what we dream of doing — and what we’re working toward — as part of our wine journey with Sip happens! 🍷
🎓 Earn a Wine Certification
Complete the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines
We're diving deeper into the world of wine through structured learning:
Explore grape varieties, wine regions, tasting techniques, and food pairing
Gain an internationally recognized diploma
We’re not pros — but we want to get there! 💪
🍇 Wine Travel Dreams
DONNAFUGATA wine cellar
Bordeaux
Visit legendary châteaux
Taste world-class reds
Learn about blending traditions
Champagne
Tour underground cellars
Discover the traditional méthode champenoise
Sip vintage bubbles
Bella Italia
Get overwhelmed by the beauty and diversity of Italian wine
So many regions, so many styles — and many more destinations to come!
🍷 Explore Winemaking
Visit a winemaker in Switzerland
Experience the six major steps of winemaking:
Harvesting
Crushing & Pressing
Fermentation
Clarification
Aging
Bottling
See, feel, and support the craft behind the bottle.
🧑🌾 Get Hands-On in the Vineyard
Join a grape harvest and pick grapes by hand
Learn how to prune vines and manage the canopy
Taste grapes at different ripeness stages to understand timing
🧊 Build a Mini Wine Cellar
Design and build a small wine cellar at home
Include a temperature-controlled wine fridge
Install custom shelves or a wine rack for bottle display
Create a cozy tasting corner with glasses and notes
🍷 Visit Wine Events
There are so many great wine events out there — and we want to show you how to get the most out of them!
No, you don’t have to buy 100 bottles at each event 😉
Networking and having fun is the key!
🍾 Host a Sip happens! Open Bottle Day 🎉
Good things go BIG!
Just a dream for now… but maybe one day we’ll make it happen!
Imagine:
A tasting day featuring 12 of the 24 wines we’ve highlighted in our newsletter over the year
A chance to meet, sip, and share with our community
Would you be all in on this? ✅ Let us know!
Ready to sip, learn, and explore with us? Follow our journey at sip-happens.wine and stay tuned for updates! 🍷✨
THE COMMUNITY
So, how can you get involved?
Share your favorite wines, post pictures, and swap recommendations with fellow wine lovers. Let’s build a vibrant community of wine lovers together.
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