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Six Tips for Ordering Wine Online

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Six Tips for Ordering Wine Online

For people new to buying wine online, the process can be a bit of a head-scratcher. It doesn't have to be.

In fact, once you've done it once or twice, you'll find that buying wine online is actually more convenient than the alternative wine delivery. Why drive to the local wine store when you can have the bottles and wine samplers delivered right to your door? Whether you're discovering new wines or replenishing your supply of old favorites, buying wine online is easy, convenient, and a great value.

Here are some tips to make your online wine-buying as easy as the click of a mouse.

1.Because it's an alcoholic beverage, wine deliveries need to be signed for by an adult 21 years or older. This isn't our rule-it's the government's. It's designed to make sure minors don't get easy access to alcohol.

2.For this reason, many people prefer to ship wine they purchase online to their work address. That way, they can be sure someone will always be there to sign for it. Besides, then you can show off your cool new wine samplers to your co-workers.

3.What if you can't ship to work or to home? Some people ask a neighbor who IS home during the day to receive it. Often this is a retiree or a stay-at-home parent. It's convenient and a good way to build strong neighborhoods.

4.Use the UPS tracking tool to know when your wine shipment is due to arrive. Just click on the order number in your shipping confirmation email and you'll see where your shipment is in the process. Then, you can plan your schedule so that you're there to receive it.

5.If you realize you won't be able to be at a location to receive your shipment, UPS has a service that allows you to change the shipping address online wineshop. For a $4 fee, you can change your shipping address or have UPS hold the shipment for pickup.

6.The last thing to keep in mind when buying wine online is weather. Wine doesn't like heat so during hot summer months order your wine early in the week so that it doesn't sit in a hot warehouse over the weekend.

So, that's the skinny on shipping: make sure an adult 21 years or older can sign for it, use a work address or neighbor to ensure delivery, and be mindful during those hot summer days. Follow these tips and you'll soon be ordering wine like a pro.

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