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Shipping and Delivery Policy

First and foremost, if you order from us you are representing to us that you are at least 21 years of age and that the person to whom it is being shipped is also at least 21 years old. All packages sent out by TheWineBuyer.com require an Adult Signature at the time of delivery. It is highly recommended you choose to ship to a business address for best service.

Second, title to and ownership of all wines passes from TheWineBuyer.com to the purchaser in the State of New Jersey and the purchaser takes all responsibility for the shipping from New Jersey to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine, TheWineBuyer.com is providing a service, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. Utilizing this service from TheWineBuyer.com, the purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in a fashion compliant with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered. The Wine Buyer makes no representation to the legal rights of anyone to ship or import alcoholic beverages into any state outside of New Jersey.

Third, we cannot ship wine to PO Boxes or APO addresses.

Fourth, Please take special note, if an item in your order is both out of stock at our facility as well as our distributor/importer, the shipping department will ship the remainder of your order and credit back the amount of the out of stock items.

SPECIAL WEATHER NOTE: We do not know the route the common carriers will take to deliver your wine from NJ to your location. If it's too hot or cold in your region when you place your order, we'll be happy to hold your wine until conditions are right for you to have it shipped. We offer this service at no additional charge and will hold it for up to six months. To notify us of your request, simply put a note in the Special Shipping Instructions at checkout or reply to your order email confirmation.

UPS has introduced an updated delivery process for wine shipments
To further ensure product integrity and compliance, UPS has introduced an updated delivery process for wine shipments. Effective immediately, UPS will make one delivery attempt at the address provided. If an adult is not available at the time of delivery, the shipment will be securely redirected to a nearby UPS Hold for Pickup location. These locations offer temperature-controlled storage to help maintain the quality of your wine. A UPS driver will leave a door tag with clear pickup instructions, and the package will be held for up to seven calendar days at no additional cost (the package will be sent back to the return address after seven days). If you are in a rural area and the nearest UPS Hold for Pickup location is more than a 10-minute drive, UPS will attempt up to two additional delivery attempts before redirecting the shipment. This ensures added flexibility while still protecting product quality. For added convenience, any adult (with an ID) whose last name and address match the shipping label may retrieve the package. This carrier directed policy is designed to enhance delivery security, compliance, and product protection for all wine shipments. We appreciate your partnership and understanding. If you have any questions about an existing or upcoming shipment, our team is always here to help.To further ensure product integrity and compliance, UPS has introduced an updated delivery process for wine shipments. Effective immediately, UPS will make one delivery attempt at the address provided.

If an adult is not available at the time of delivery, the shipment will be securely redirected to a nearby UPS Hold for Pickup location. These locations offer temperature-controlled storage to help maintain the quality of your wine. A UPS driver will leave a door tag with clear pickup instructions, and the package will be held for up to seven calendar days at no additional cost (the package will be sent back to the return address after seven days). If you are in a rural area and the nearest UPS Hold for Pickup location is more than a 10-minute drive, UPS will attempt up to two additional delivery attempts before redirecting the shipment. This ensures added flexibility while still protecting product quality.

For added convenience, any adult (with an ID) whose last name and address match the shipping label may retrieve the package.

This carrier directed policy is designed to enhance delivery security, compliance, and product protection for all wine shipments.

We appreciate your partnership and understanding. If you have any questions about an existing or upcoming shipment, our team is always here to help.