Most in-stock orders ship within 1-3 business days and arrive in 3-7 business days via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, or freight for larger items. Standard order processing takes 24-48 hours.
Order Confirmation
You will receive an order confirmation email as soon as you place your order. Please check the following details on it:
Order Processing
Wine Cellar Authority carries a large inventory across all of our brands. Due to the volume of orders we receive daily, orders are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
In-Stock Orders
Once your credit card is approved by our fraud guarantee department, we usually ship within 1-3 business days. Most products arrive within 3-7 business days depending on destination. Tracking information is sent within 24 hours of shipment.
Backorders
If a product is temporarily out of stock with our supplier, we will email you after you place your order with the expected arrival date and any available substitutes. You can choose to keep the order or cancel it.
Processing and shipping times do not include non-business days (Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays).
Order Shipment & Carriers
We ship daily to 48 states in the continental United States via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and Freight. Alaska and Hawaii are shipped via air for an additional fee.
For freight deliveries, the carrier requires a valid phone number to schedule a delivery appointment. Freight items will not be delivered without one, so missing or incorrect numbers can delay your order.
Shipping estimates are based on information from our suppliers and freight partners and may change without notice.
Shipping Options
Curbside Delivery
White-Glove Delivery (Inside Delivery)
Receiving Your Package
Inspect the exterior of the packaging for damage and note anything you find on the bill of lading. Carefully unpack and inspect the merchandise for dents, scratches, or other shipping damage. If there is damage, call us immediately at 1 (888) 885-1670 before accepting delivery, and save all packaging in case a return is needed.
Free Shipping
We regularly offer free shipping on most items in our catalog. Items marked "free shipping" or "shipping included" ship free via standard land transportation within the continental United States (express delivery is not included). Orders to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico incur an additional charge after checkout, even when the listing says "free shipping." We will confirm the cost with you before collecting payment.
Damaged or Defective Products
Carton Damage
Inspect the package immediately with the driver present. If contents are damaged, note it on the carrier's paperwork and notify our escalation team right away. The package must be inspected within 48 hours of arrival, and the damage reported to the carrier within that window.
Excessive Damage With the Product Exposed
Refuse the shipment. Write "Carton Damaged and Refused" on the carrier's paperwork and notify our support team immediately.
Damaged Shipments
Items damaged in transit can be exchanged if you contact us within 24 hours of delivery. Keep the original box, packaging materials, manuals, and accessories. Once a damage procedure starts, the shipping company returns to inspect and pick up the item.
Defective Products
The manufacturer handles all defective products under the terms of their own warranty. Wine Cellar Authority is not responsible for replacing products covered by the manufacturer's warranty.