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How to transfer your wine collection from Excel or CSV to Swirl

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Already have your wine history in Excel, Google Sheets or a CSV file? You don't need to export it from another wine app. Prepare your file and send it to Swirl.

Step 1: Find your wine spreadsheet

Locate the file containing your wine history. If possible, include wine names, producers, vintages, ratings and tasting notes.

Don't worry if you don't have every detail.

Step 2: Save your file as CSV

Microsoft Excel

  1. Open your spreadsheet.
  2. Select File → Save As.
  3. Choose CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (.csv).

Google Sheets

  1. Open your spreadsheet.
  2. Select File → Download.
  3. Choose Comma-separated values (.csv).

Already have a CSV file? Skip this step.

Step 3: Email your file to Swirl

Send your CSV file to hey@swirlyourwines.com.

Help us find your Swirl account

  1. Open Swirl and go to Settings.
  2. Scroll to the bottom to find your User ID.
  3. Copy it or take a screenshot.
  4. Email it to us along with your email address.

Not sure which email you used to sign up? Tell us the email addresses you might have used, and we'll help identify your account.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import an Excel wine list into another app?

Yes. You can prepare your spreadsheet for transfer by exporting it as a CSV file and sending it to Swirl.

What should my wine spreadsheet contain?

Include wine names and, where available, producers, vintages, ratings, tasting notes and dates. Missing information is fine.

Can I transfer wine ratings from Google Sheets?

Yes. Download your Google Sheet as a CSV file and email it to Swirl for assistance.

Can I import a CSV wine collection into Swirl?

Send your CSV file to hey@swirlyourwines.com. Our team can help you with the transfer and confirm which information can be imported.

Transferring from another source?

Ready to discover wines you'll love?

Your wine history is a great starting point. In Swirl, your ratings help build your personal taste profile, so you can discover wines based on what you enjoy, not just what everyone else rates highly.

Questions about transferring your wines? hey@swirlyourwines.com