Shipping Issues
If you don’t live in California, you may not be able to get wine shipped to you from Rosenblum Cellars for a short period of time. Though we’re operating as normal, we do have to wait while we upgrade our system in order to continue spreading wine love across the country. Sadly, some states require all sorts of hoops to be jumped through while their residents sit sadly with empty wine glasses.
We apologize for any inconvenience, as we really do want to be able to send whatever bottles float your boat. But as soon as we can, we will. And I’ll let you know when I know more details. Heck, things may have changed by the time I return tomorrow!
Which leads me to a mini-rant. Why is it so easy to ship furniture, flowers, vehicles, clothing, and more…when sometimes it’s so hard to ship an item that has so much meaning to so many? And why are the restrictions so confusing? Some states limit wineries due to production level, put limits on how many bottles per month, won’t allow wine that is sold within the state, or only allow orders placed in person? I know, I know. It’s all issues of alcohol, politics, and fear of lost revenue. But it’s still just a product. And it makes me sad when people come into the tasting room, and really love a great wine like the Holbrook Mitchell Reserve Syrah, which was made in very limited production (~250 cases) and is pretty much only available through the winery. It’s amazingly smooth, sliding down your throat with graceful streams of rich cherries and black raspberries from a freshly turned garden, while bacon smokes on a cedar plank. But due to different laws, some of those customers can’t have it shipped. And if they don’t have conducive luggage situations, they’ll have to go without the tasty goodness. And that makes everyone unhappy.
As I said, I’ll keep you updated. And remember, if you live in a state that doesn’t allow or severely restricts wine shipping, let your unhappiness be known. Go to Free the Grapes!
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