Why the VinGardeValise®?
It’s a question we’ve heard more than once: “Why do I need a wine suitcase? Can’t I just use a shipping company to transport my wines?” It’s a fair question, but the answer isn’t so simple. There are several things to consider when deciding whether to invest in a wine suitcase or to pay to have your wine shipped from one place to another.
State-by-State Wine Shipping Regulations
Wine shipping laws vary from state to state and can be confusing. Depending on where you live or where you’re traveling to, you may not be able to receive a wine shipment, or the number or size of shipments you receive may be limited in some way.
Temperature and Length of Transport Time
The last thing you want is for your wines to sit inside a shipping facility or in a hot truck for multiple days. While expedited shipping methods may be available from certain wineries or shipping companies, prompt delivery is not always guaranteed. Someone will always need to be present to accept a delivery containing alcohol. Wouldn’t you prefer to be in control over how your wines are transported and know that you won’t have to wait for them to arrive?
Efficiency and Convenience
If you’re a frequent traveler to and from destinations where you’re buying and enjoying wine, the VinGardeValise® is the logical choice. Chances are you’ll need to bring a suitcase (or suitcases) along with you, so why not carry luggage that can handle both your wines and your personal effects? In addition to the convenience the suitcase offers, there’s no need to worry about the safety or stability of your wine, since it will be with you the whole time, and you won’t have to wait for it to arrive at a separate time or place. Lastly, there’s no need to concern yourself with shipping regulations or volume limits, since there are currently no restrictions on the amount of wine you can travel with inside your checked luggage.
Shipping Costs
Last but certainly not least, let’s consider the price factor. Though the one-time cost of investing in one or more VinGardeValise® wine suitcases is by no means insignificant, it will certainly pay for itself after you’ve had only a small number of trips under your belt. To illustrate that point, here are some examples of what you might pay to have wine shipped for you by either a winery or full-service wine shipping company.
The prices listed below are based on the industry average weight of 42 pounds per case, shipping from Napa/Sonoma, California.
12 Bottles: (Ground shipping)
Zones 1-3 (nearby, bordering states): $45 - 55 per case
Zones 4-7 (outside bordering states): $65 - $84 per case
12 Bottles: (3-Day Shipping)
Zones 1-3 (nearby, bordering states): $118 - $120 per case
Zones 4-7 (outside bordering states): $159 - $197 per case
12 Bottles: (Next Day Air)
Zones 1-3 (nearby, bordering states): $245 - $253 per case
Zones 4-7 (outside bordering states): $271 - $289 per case
As you can see, wine shipping costs are pretty high and can be expected to rise as freight costs continue to increase. This can really add up if you’re someone who likes traveling to and from wine country, or if you like to bring wine along with you to share or enjoy during your travels. The VinGardeValise® is not only the economical choice—this is luggage you’ll want to take everywhere with you, whether or not you’re traveling with wine, spirits, beer, or other bottled liquids. It’s incredibly stylish, secure, and easy to carry, and can hold both precious alcohol cargo as well as personal effects.
