Moving Wine: Initial Decisions

Your wine collection is valuable to you personally and perhaps even financially or historically. If you are contemplating moving your wine, there are several things you should consider before you do so.

Moving to Another State

If you are relocating to another state, you will need to check with the local alcohol beverage control authority in the state where your wine will be housed. There may be restrictions on the amount of wine you may bring into the state for personal use. This is especially important if you have a large wine collection. Some states may even still have dry counties that prohibit alcohol. Usually, dry counties prevent the sale of alcohol, but some may even limit the amount you may have in your home.

Size of Your Collection

First of all, you will need to consider the size of your wine collection. If you have a few cases (10 or less) and you will be moving it a short distance, you might be able to transport your wine in our personal vehicle. That way you can make sure you can maintain a constant cool temperature through the heating and air conditioning controls in your vehicle and by the way the wine is packed. If you stop for longer than a gas fill up, the temperature inside your vehicle can be compromised.