Ground Shipping:
AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, NV, OR and WA: 2 to 3 Business Days
HI: Expedited shipping only
NJ: Due to state regulations, shipments to NJ may be delayed and will arrive approximately 2 weeks from leaving our warehouse.
All Other States: 4 to 7 Business Days
Enjoy $5 flat-rate ground shipping on your next online case (12 bottles) with code: CASE. Excludes club shipments.
Need It Faster?
For expedited rates, select your shipping address at checkout and review the options from the dropdown list of shipping methods. For express shipping options, please note that orders may take up to 48 hours to prepare prior to shipping.
Summer Shipping
To maintain the integrity of every bottle you purchase during the warm summer months, we recommend expedited shipping or temperature controlled shipping. Please call 800-898-8890 for more information.
UPS Temperature Controlled Shipping
When choosing temperature controlled shipping, please allow 1-2 weeks of transit time. All orders are on a 55-degree temperature controlled truck until it arrives to the local UPS hub in IL, FL, NY and TX. Delivery is 1-2 business days from the UPS hub, but please be aware they are delivered in a regular ground UPS truck that is not temperature controlled. Temperature controlled shipping is not available in all states.
Weather Holds
Due to extreme temperatures, some orders may be placed on a weather hold or delayed. We do not ship when temperatures fall below 25 degrees or exceed 90 degrees; we will offer the purchase of icepacks on orders 86-95 degrees and upgraded shipping options (for an additional expense) that will deliver within 1-2 days.
For Holiday delivery with ground shipping, place orders by 6pm PT:
Christmas delivery: by December 13th
New Year’s Eve delivery: by December 19th
Please contact us for assistance for additional shipping options 800-898-8890 or buywine@benziger.com.
Tax
Tax varies by address and will be calculated during checkout.
Tracking Numbers & Shipping Confirmation
Once your package ships, you will receive an email confirmation with your tracking number.
Please note: Due to state laws, tracking numbers to New Jersey will not be activated until the wine reaches the state line. Once scanned in at your local UPS facility, your delivery information will be available. Tracking numbers for orders shipped with UPS Temperature Control shipping will not be activated until the wine reaches the local UPS hub.
Why doesn’t my tracking number work? (It isn’t updating.)
For most states, tracking numbers will show and be active when your wines ships from our warehouse.
If you have further questions, please e-mail us at buywine@benziger.com and include your order number for an update.
States Where Wine Cannot Be Delivered
Due to state laws we are unable to ship wine to AK, AR, IN, MS, and UT.
Orders shipping to either DE or RI must be placed in person from our Tasting Room. Due to state regulations, we cannot fulfill orders to DE or RI that are placed online or by phone, including wine club shipments.
If you live in these states, you can still send wine as a gift to an eligible state!
Over 21 Requirements
Both the buyer and recipient must be 21 years or older with verification during purchase and upon receipt.
Federal And State Regulations – ID’s and Date Of Birth
Currently, regulatory compliance with state and federal law requires us to keep a valid identification number or date of birth on file for you (driver’s license, passport, or military identification number) as proof of your legal age.
Volume Limitations
AZ, CT, DC, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY
Some states limit the number of bottles (or total volume) that we are allowed to ship to individuals in a given timeframe (per month, per year etc). If your order is deemed non-compliant due to volume limitations, a representative from the winery will reach out to you for additional information and provide alternative shipping options.
Bottle Restrictions
LA, ME, MT, NJ, SC, VT
Some states prohibit the shipping of certain wines in our portfolio. If your order is deemed non-compliant due to a bottle restriction, a representative from the winery will reach out to you for additional information and provide alternative shipping options if available.
Carrier Restrictions
Alabama – Orders must ship and deliver to a registered ABC Store location, Direct-to-Consumer delivery is not currently available to AL. While state laws have changed our License is still in process and we are not yet legal to ship DtC.
Kentucky – UPS shipping only
Louisiana – FedEx shipping only
New Jersey – VinGlobal shipping via UPS only
International Shipping
We can ship to over 50 destinations outside of the United States. International orders must be placed by phone. Please call 800-989-8890 for a quote.
What if I am going to be away when my shipment is scheduled to arrive?
You may redirect your package to another address, or delay the delivery If your order is currently in transit and you or another adult 21+ are unable to accept the delivery at the original address, you may request to have your order redirected to a new address within the same state, request a delayed delivery date, or return the package to sender.
Redirects can be handled through UPS or FedEx; additional fees may apply.
Redirecting, delayed delivery, and return to sender options are charged a carrier imposed fee of $22 per package, and will be charged to your CC on file.
Redirect:
Delayed Delivery:
Re-ships
If your order fails to deliver and has been returned to our warehouse, we can reship to the same or new address as requested. This comes with a carrier imposed of fee of $20 per package that will be charged to your credit card on file.
If your order is deemed by the carrier to be lost or damaged, please contact the winery for assistance.
Orders placed for will call pick-up will be available at the Tasting Room during normal business hours. Please note our current hours:
Thursday- Monday
10am-5pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Rd.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
707-935-3000
Processing & Fulfillment
Please allow 24-48 hours processing time for orders placed online or by phone for will call pick-up. In the event that the winery needs more time for packing, or procuring inventory, you will be notified within 24 – 48 hours of purchase. For expedited order processing, please call the Tasting Room directly, 707-935-3000.
Pick-Up Deadlines
Daily Orders placed online or by phone must be picked up at the winery within 30 days of purchase. Orders not picked-up within this timeframe will be shipped to the default address on file and standard shipping rates will apply.
Wine Club Orders must be picked up by the Wine Club Pick-Up Deadline communicated in all Club Correspondence each season. Orders that are not picked-up by the Wine Club Pick-Up Deadline will be shipped to the default address on file and standard shipping rates will apply. Club Members are notified of pick-up status and deadlines via email prior to and after each Club Order Charge.