Shipping and Storage

Domestic Shipments

We ship to most U.S. states and all orders are carefully reviewed prior to shipment.

If your state does not appear as an available shipping destination during checkout, please contact us directly. Shipping regulations and carrier policies can vary by location, and we may be able to discuss alternative options.

We also offer complimentary summer and winter storage, allowing you to hold your wine in our professionally managed cellar until weather conditions are suitable for safe shipping.

International Shipments

We ship to some international destinations, but some rules and restrictions may apply. All international sales are final—we can’t offer refunds for shipping delays or customs issues. If your shipping cost isn’t auto-calculated, drop us a line, and we’ll get you a custom quote. Duties, taxes, and tariffs are not included in the quoted shipping rates.

Delivery Timelines

We will personally contact you to confirm your shipment date. We typically fulfill orders within 1-3 business days, but we’re all about protecting your wine. Orders placed late in the week (Thursday or Friday) may ship the following Monday to avoid unnecessary time in a carrier warehouse. All packages must be accepted and signed by an adult at least 21 years of age.

Shipment Quality Control

Your wine travels in protective styrofoam shippers. For bulk temperature-controlled orders, we use standard layflats. If your wine comes in its original case, we’ll open it to confirm contents, then ship bottles and the case separately. Let us know if you have special preferences for shipping banded cases!

Weather-Related Shipping Concerns

We care about your wine as much as you do. That’s why we recommend shipping during moderate seasons. Hot or cold weather can damage wine quality, so we’re happy to store your order at no extra charge during extreme temperatures. If you choose to ship regardless, please note that we can’t be held responsible for weather-related damage or carrier delays.

We offer complimentary summer and winter storage, allowing you to hold your wine in our professionally managed cellar until weather conditions are suitable for safe shipping.

Protect Your Bottles: Optional Shipping Insurance

We offer optional shipping insurance for extra peace of mind. If your package is lost in transit or arrives damaged due to carrier mishandling, you’re covered. Simple as that.

Interested in adding coverage? Please inquire for details and we’ll walk you through options and include it on your invoice if you’d like.

What’s not covered:

  • Heat or cold damage (we’re happy to store your order at no charge during extreme temperatures)

  • Wine flaws like cork taint

Without this protection:
Weekend Wine isn’t liable for damage, loss, theft, or delays once your bottles are with the carrier. UPS and FedEx typically cover up to $100 per claim.

Questions? Reach out - we’re always here to help.

Shipment Tracking

Once your order ships, monitor your shipment closely. Refused or undeliverable packages will be returned to us at your expense. Any order that is unable to ship, or is seized or destroyed due to violation or potential violation of shipping laws (and/or common carrier policy) is not refundable. All customers are solely responsible for determining the manner in which alcoholic beverages may or may not be lawfully brought into their jurisdiction.

Wine Storage

We are pleased to offer complimentary cellar storage for up to 12 months from the date of purchase.

Your collection will be stored at our professionally managed, climate-controlled facility located at 3521 V St NE, Washington, DC 20018, operated in partnership with UOVO, widely regarded as the premier provider of fine wine storage in North America.

The cellar is maintained at approximately 55°F with controlled humidity and continuous monitoring to provide optimal long-term aging conditions for fine wine. 

As your complimentary storage period nears its conclusion, our team will proactively reach out via email and phone to coordinate delivery at your convenience.

Tracking & Shipping Wine on Your Behalf

Once tracking information has been provided, customers are responsible for monitoring their shipment and ensuring that an adult 21 years of age or older is available to accept delivery. Packages that are refused, undeliverable, or returned to Weekend Wine will be returned at the customer’s expense and may be subject to additional shipping and handling charges.

At your request, Weekend Wine may assist in arranging transportation of your order through a common carrier or other transportation provider. In doing so, Weekend Wine is arranging transportation as a service to you and on your behalf.

You are solely responsible for determining whether alcoholic beverages may lawfully be purchased, transported, received, possessed, or imported into your jurisdiction and for complying with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations.

By requesting shipment or delivery of your order, you represent that you are at least 21 years of age, are legally entitled to purchase and receive alcoholic beverages, and are acting in compliance with all laws applicable to the purchase, transportation, possession, and delivery of your order. You are responsible for obtaining any permits, permissions, licenses, or approvals that may be required and for ensuring that you may legally receive the type and quantity of alcoholic beverages ordered.

You are also solely responsible for any applicable sales, use, excise, import, customs, duties, tariffs, or other taxes and governmental charges associated with the purchase, transportation, importation, or receipt of your order.

Weekend Wine makes no representation or warranty regarding any customer's legal right to ship, transport, import, receive, or possess alcoholic beverages in any particular jurisdiction.

Any order that cannot be shipped or delivered, or that is returned, seized, confiscated, or destroyed because of an actual or potential violation of applicable law, regulation, or common-carrier policy, is not eligible for a refund, except where otherwise required by law.

By requesting shipment, you authorize Weekend Wine to provide your name, delivery address, contact information, and other information reasonably necessary to common carriers, fulfillment providers, insurers, or other service providers involved in arranging or completing delivery of your order.