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The Definitive Guide to,
Bringing your Wine Home
You know the scene: you’re outside at a small table, glass of wine in your hand. It’s a
flawless day. From your spot on a gorgeous stone patio, the valley spreads out below you,
green and lush with rows and rows of grapes ripening on the vines. A little bit of heaven
right there.
You bring the glass to your lips, take a sip, and you know it instantly: this is exactly the
wine you’ve been looking for. You’ve finally found it. The flavors, the color, the aromas,
even the texture – it’s perfect.
Now: how do you get it home with you? Is one bottle enough, or are you going to go for a
whole case? (I always say: go for the case! Carpe Vinum – Seize the wine!)
Here’s everything you need to know about transporting wine –
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Here’s everything you need to know about transporting wine –
legally, safely, and affordably.
Here’s everything you need to know about transporting wine –
legally, safely, and affordably.
First, the easiest option: ask the person serving the wine whether it is exported to your
home state. If they distribute, get the distributor’s name. Then, if you have a good wine
contact back home, snap a photo of the wine label and email it to the wine shop you
frequent. You never know – they might have it in stock, and you just didn’t know it, or
they might be able to special order it for you to be ready upon your return.
If you don’t have a wine shop in your hometown, a wonderful wine merchant who ships
around the United States is John Allen of Vino-A Wine Shop. He is extremely
knowledgeable, and if that wine is brought into the US, he will hunt down the distributor
and find that bottle for you. Remember: the ability to ship to your home depends entirely
on the regulations of your state. You will need to abide by your own state's regulations.
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How to Pack It...
If there is no distribution to your state and you have to
transport the wine yourself, there are a few great options
to bring that beloved bottle home with you:
Pack it in your luggage. You
can pack a few bottles in your
suitcase, provided it is hard-sided
and you pad the bottles well with
clothes.
To choose a suitcase that best fits
your needs, consider:
•The type of ground you’ll be rolling
on. Four wheels are great for smooth surfaces, 2 wheels fare
better on cobblestones.
•Exterior material. Polyester is cheap and light, but won’t last long and definitely
won’t protect fragile items. Nylon is more durable, but again, won’t protect
breakable things (like wine bottles, hint hint). Polycarbonate is strong, durable,
and won’t cave in.
•Size. When it comes to luggage, bigger is not always better. Pack the basics –
chances are, wherever you’re headed, there will be a place to buy an extra sweater
or flip-flops if you need them. Besides being a hassle to haul around, large and
heavy suitcases now often go over the weight limit, so you wind up paying extra
fees. I recommend keeping your bag to between 24”-27”.
Pro-tip: Remember to pack lightly if you plan to transport wine home, as each bottle weighs about 3 pounds.
If there is no distribution to your state and you have to
transport the wine yourself, there are a few great options
to bring that beloved bottle home with you:
Pack it in your luggage. You can pack a few bottles in your
suitcase, provided it is hard-sided and you pad the bottles well with
clothes.
To choose a suitcase that best fits
your needs, consider:
•The type of ground you’ll be rolling on. Four wheels are great for smooth surfaces, 2 wheels fare better on cobblestones.
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