Shipping information

Winter/Spring 2023: Due to a significant surge in volume and other delivery chain issues, all carriers are experiencing Ground service delays. Most have suspended delivery time guarantees for express methods. For arrival by a specific date, we urge you to choose the earliest possible Requested Ship Date and an expedited or express ship method to allow for possible delays.

Shipping Timeframes

JJ Buckley Ships On Weekdays (Mon-Fri)
We do not ship orders on Saturday, Sunday, or observed holidays including the day after Thanksgiving. See below for our operational closures in 2023.

Ship Method Delivery Times Are Business Days (Mon-Fri)
For example a "3-Day" ship method will arrive on the 3rd business day after it ships, not in 3 calendar days. Your shipment will not be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday, or a carrier holiday.

Cut-Off Time for Same Day Shipping
For wines listed as "in stock", cut-off time is 3pm PT M-F for most ship methods. Customer Pick-Up, wines in Storage, and We Ship Express may be subject to additional lead time.

Shipping with We Ship Express Longline Service
Please take special note of any suggested holiday shipping deadlines. See also "We Ship Express Longline Service" below for complete information and delivery timelines for this service.

Wines Listed as "Pre-Arrival"
Please check your order contents carefully - any wines in your cart or our web catalog listed as "pre-arrival" are not yet in stock at JJ Buckley and not available for immediate shipping. Please review our Pre-Arrival Sales policy for complete information.

Wines in Storage
In some cases, wines you have stored at JJ Buckley may require additional lead time to ship. 

If you have any questions about shipping, please contact your Fine Wine Specialist or email our Customer Service Team and we'll be happy to assist!

Operational Closures in 2023

Please note, JJ Buckley does not ship on weekends or observed holidays.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, 1/16
  • Presidents Day: Monday, 2/20
  • Memorial Day: Monday, 5/29
  • Independence Day: Tuesday, 7/4
  • Labor Day: Monday, 9/4
  • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, 11/23
  • Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, 11/24
  • Christmas Day: Monday, 12/25
  • New Year's Day: Monday 1/1 (2024)

General

  • In the U.S., direct shipment of wine is controlled at the state level. Laws vary from state to state and change frequently. Please call us at 888-859-4637 if you have any questions about shipping to your state.
  • An adult 21 years or older must be present to receive and sign for delivery of alcoholic beverages. Carriers will not leave packages without an adult signature under any circumstance.
  • We ship to business and residential addresses via common carriers such as FedEx and UPS, and local overnight carriers such as GSO.
  • Orders to Alaska or Hawaii ship by 2nd Day Air.
  • We cannot ship to PO, APO, or FPO box offices.
  • Please be aware of the delivery information provided in your shipment confirmation email. The shipment date and destination address cannot be changed once shipment is confirmed. Restocking fees may apply for returned shipments. See below.
  • JJ Buckley Fine Wines is not responsible for damage to wine, including leakage or damaged corks, resulting from heat or extreme temperatures during shipment. Please read our Shipping Weather Advisory for info.
  • Shipments are not automatically insured against carrier-related damage, theft, or loss once the shipment has left our facility. See Shipping Insurance below for a cost-effective way to protect your investment during transit.

Packages Returned by the Carrier

Please be aware of the delivery information provided in your shipment confirmation email. Wines returned to us by the carrier for any reason beyond our control will be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Shipping costs (both original and return) will also be deducted from your refund. Reasons may include but are not limited to:

  • Incorrect or insufficient address provided by the customer.
  • Refusal by the recipient.
  • Recipient was not available when delivery was attempted.
  • Recipient fails to pick-up at a carrier-designated facility following attempts to deliver.
  • An adult of at least 21 years was not available to sign for and receive the delivery.

We Ship Express Refrigerated Longline Service

Vin-Go is now We Ship Express!

What is We Ship Express?
JJ Buckley has partnered with We Ship Express to deliver wine shipments to clients in your area. To most locations, We Ship Express uses a combination of temperature-controlled trucking and common carriers to complete door-to-door delivery of your wine order. Your shipment is refrigerated until it reaches the distribution center closest to your delivery address where it is tendered to a standard carrier for “last mile” delivery. For this reason you should consider local weather in your area before choosing a shipment date.

Please see exceptions for AZ, HI, MT, NV, and WA below.

How long will it take to receive my wines?
We Ship Express picks up from JJ Buckley once a week on Thursday. Orders received by 3pm on Wednesday will be picked up the next day. Orders received after 3pm on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday of the following week. Once in transit with We Ship Express, your shipment may take an additional 8-10 calendar days to arrive at your door, depending upon destination. Please see exceptions for AZ, HI, MT and WA below.

How do I track my shipment?
We Ship Express shipments are handled by two carriers: We Ship Express' fleet of dedicated trucks and a final delivery carrier such as UPS, FedEx, etc. 

When your shipment is picked up from JJ Buckley, we will email the master tracking links for your packages. Use the "PKG #" links in the email to follow your packages door-to-door on our dedicated We Ship Express tracking page.

The tracking page will show useful information and updates about your shipment after We Ship Express scans your packages out for departure from their NorCal facility. When the final delivery carrier receives your packages from We Ship Express, your "final delivery tracking number" will go live and begin to show updates.

My final carrier tracking links don't show any updates. What's happening?
Your final delivery carrier tracking numbers (UPS, FedEx) are generated when your shipment is created. However, these will not show any updates until We Ship Express tenders your packages to the final carrier at the distribution hub that serves your area. This can be up to 7 days after your shipment date

Continue to check the We Ship Express tracking page using the links in your shipment confirmation email for updates. Once final delivery carrier tracking is live, delivery is typically within 24 to 72 hours.

Questions about shipping with We Ship Express?
Please contact your Fine Wine Specialist or call us at 888-859-4637.

*We Ship Express Service to Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, and Washington
To these states, service is carrier-direct and is not refrigerated. We Ship Express picks up these shipments once a week on Thursday and holds them in their temperature-controlled warehouse until they are tendered to the carrier – typically on Monday. Once in transit with the carrier, your shipment will arrive in 2 to 3 business days.

International Shipping

  • We ship regularly to many international destinations, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and more. We do not ship to Canada.
  • Shipping costs and timeframes for international orders will be quoted by email. Please contact us at info@jjbuckley.com or call us at +15106325300 for information.
  • All sales made to destinations outside the United States are final upon shipment. Absolutely no refunds or returns can be made once the shipment leaves our warehouse.
  • Product will leave our warehouse in the condition described at the time of sale. Customer takes all responsibility for damage or loss during shipment.

Important: Shipping Weather Advisory

  • Shipping during periods of heat or extreme cold is at your own risk. JJ Buckley Fine Wines is not responsible for damage to wine, including leakage or damaged corks, resulting from heat or extreme temperatures during shipment. Use the weather in your area as a guide when making shipping arrangements.
  • We strongly advise you to take advantage of our Free Storage Service during periods of heat or extreme cold, or consider purchasing cold packs for your shipment during hot weather. See below for additional information.
  • We reserve the right to hold shipment of your wine during extreme weather conditions, or for carrier service disruptions due to inclement weather.

Wine Storage Services - Free For 6 Months!

Any bottle of wine purchased from JJ Buckley is eligible for 6 months of free storage in our temperature-controlled wine storage facility. Visit our Storage page to learn more.

Cold Wine Shippers

Shipment during extreme temperatures is never recommended and is always at your own risk. However if you must ship, consider purchasing insulated Cold Wine Shippers to help keep your wine cool. To add a cold pack shipper to your order, please call us at 888-859-4637. Cold pack shippers are charged an additional fee as follows:

  • 2 Pack Cold Wine Shipper - $4
  • 6 Pack Cold Wine Shipper - $7
  • 12 Pack Cold Wine Shipper - $10

Shipping Insurance

  • JJ Buckley Fine Wines is not responsible for wine damaged by a shipper or inappropriate storage/handling on the part of the shipper. We therefore recommend that you purchase optional shipping insurance to protect your wine investment.
  • Shipping insurance is additional coverage that may reimburse, or replace when available, items that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit.
  • Insurance is 1% of the total value of items ordered at the time your order is placed, exclusive of taxes, shipping, or other fees.
  • Please note: Shipping insurance does not cover temperature-related damage. If you are concerned about weather affecting your shipment, please consider upgrading your delivery service to Next Day, purchase insulated cold pack wine shippers, or take advantage of our Free Storage Service until temperatures are more suitable for shipping wine.

Ask your Wine Specialist about adding shipping insurance to your order, or select it on the Shipping page during checkout.