In this blog we’re going to look at how winery-to-consumer shipping became the consumer rights issue that it is, and went from almost nowhere to nearly everywhere over the course of 40 years, and why the fight isn’t over. Before the fight: Prohibition and wine bricks Shipping wine to people’s homes isn’t a new idea. ... Read more
In Part 1 of our glossary, we covered the basics: shipping vs. delivery, fulfillment houses, direct shipper permits, and more. But the DTC wine shipping debate has plenty more vocabulary, much of it borrowed from courtrooms and statehouses. Here are 11 more terms to help you follow the conversation. Age Verification – confirming a buyer ... Read more
Here’s a bit of trivia to drop at your next wine tasting: the reason you can (or can’t) get your favorite Oregon Pinot or Finger Lakes Riesling shipped to your door has less to do with wine and more to do with a 230-year-old sentence in the U.S. Constitution about regulating trade between the states. ... Read more
Free the Grapes! wine shipping legislative updates for wineries and DTC teams Most state legislatures are out of session right now, which usually means a quiet stretch for bill hearings. But “quiet” doesn’t mean “nothing’s moving.” Three states have seen meaningful developments this quarter, regarding wine shipping legislative updates, that winery compliance and DTC teams ... Read more
So you fell in love with a small-batch Cabernet at a tasting room, or you’re eyeing a limited-edition offering from your favorite winery, or maybe you want to join their wine club; it should be simple to have it delivered to your door, right? Not exactly. Direct-to-consumer wine shipping (DTC wine shipping) is one of ... Read more
After decades of advocacy, Delaware’s new wine shipping law is finally set to take effect on August 15, 2026. For Delaware wine lovers who have watched neighboring states enjoy direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping privileges for years, this is a moment worth marking on the calendar — though it comes with some real caveats and concerns. Here’s ... Read more
This is the third post n a series on this topic of wine fulfillment vs warehousing, providing an educational view of an increasingly important and complex subject in the realm of DTC wine shipping logistics. If you’ve been following this series, you already know that the line between “fulfillment” and “warehousing” is blurrier than most ... Read more
Ongoing issues in midyear As we reach the midpoint of the year, here is a summary of current legislative activity of note around the country for DTC wine shipping issues. States of note: Arizona There has been some conflicting information available about potential new requirements for wineries utilizing fulfillment warehouses under Arizona’s DTC shipping program. ... Read more
This post is the second in a series on this topic of wine fulfillment vs warehousing, providing an educational view of an increasingly important and complex subject in the realm of DTC wine shipping logistics. Read part one on wine fulfillment vs warehousing here.And part three on how states treat wine fulfillment warehouses here. If ... Read more
This post is the first in a series on this topic of wine fulfillment vs warehousing, providing an educational view of an increasingly important and complex subject in the realm of DTC wine shipping logistics. Read part two on wine fulfillment compliance here. And part three on how states treat wine fulfillment warehouses here. In the ... Read more
