If you've given up cake and such for the New Year, don't worry; we've still got a way to help you celebrate life's everyday sweet and joyous moments thanks to this month's wine selections from Cupcake Vineyards. Offering an extensive portfolio of finely-crafted wines, Cupcake Vineyards sources the best grapes possible from vineyards all over the world to craft their delicious red, white and sparkling wines, each sharing a balanced style that makes it easy for you to switch from one Cupcake wine to the next. Here are a few choice "cupcakes" to try:

Red Velvet - As rich, soft and elegant as red velvet, this blend delivers over-the-top aromas of chocolate, deep dark blackberries and luscious red fruits that follow through to the palate. Finish with a hint of coconut and creamy mocha that shows unmistakable intensity and length. Red Velvet combines Zinfandel, Merlot, and Petite Sirah. Each varietal adds distinct characteristics and lends structure, aroma and depth of flavor. They ferment each varietal separately before blending. Finally, a unique oak regime infuses creaminess.

Merlot - Sourced from vineyards on California's Central Coast, Cupcake Merlot is big and bold. Full-bodied yet smooth, the wine shows flavors of red cherries that evolve into decadent levels of cocoa, spice and espresso as well as a smooth finish. Moderated by the Pacific Ocean, the unique topography and climate of the sun-drenched Central Coast produces world-class wines. The Merlot grapes are cool fermented for a slow process that retains aroma and complexity. A regimen of pump-overs extracts soft tannins and color, and grape skins are pressed before reaching dryness to preserve a lush tannin structure. Aging in American oak barrels adds more richness and complexity.