Moving Your Wine
Wine collections can be a sizable investment. You should calculate the total value of your collection. Once completed, you can figure out whether or not to move your wine in a traditional moving van or on a climate-controlled vehicle. A full service moving company will be able to guide you in this decision.
Getting it there!
If you are moving your wine collection during the summer or winter months, the temperatures could be extreme. You may want to consider requesting an estimate for moving the wine collection on a climate-controlled vehicle. Speak with the professional moving estimate who comes to your home about availability and cost.
Understand the value of your wine
High-value wine collections should have a professional appraisal completed prior to shipping. The best way to locate an appraiser is to contact a local, fine wine distributor or shop.
If you have a small wine collection, it is recommended that you move the wine in your car. This will allow you to control the temperature.
Packing
Special care should be taken to protect the wine during packing. Professional movers are qualified to correctly pack the wine bottles. If you are packing the wine yourself, you may want to consider obtaining wine-packing boxes used to transport wine by the case on commercial airlines. These are made of Styrofoam or corrugated cardboard and protect the bottles. You can purchase them at stores that sell wine in your area.
- Remember to pack the wine on its side.
- Even if extreme care has been used in packing and move, wine bottle shock may still occur.
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