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Japanese Wine Co. — Wine Shipping Policy

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States We Currently Ship To

We are a licensed California wine importer, wholesaler, and off-sale retailer. We currently ship to the following states where applicable law permits out-of-state retailer direct-to-consumer wine delivery:

  • Alaska (AK)
  • California (CA)
  • District of Columbia (DC)
  • Idaho (ID)
  • Louisiana (LA)
  • Missouri (MO)
  • Nebraska (NE)
  • Nevada (NV)
  • New Hampshire (NH)
  • New Mexico (NM)
  • North Dakota (ND)
  • Oregon (OR)
  • Virginia (VA)
  • West Virginia (WV)
  • Wyoming (WY)

We do not currently ship to any other states. We will expand this list as additional states open to out-of-state retailer direct-to-consumer wine shipping.


Shipping Rates & Delivery Speed

Speed Arrives in
Standard (Ground) 3–7 business days
Priority (2-Day Air) 2 business days
Express (Overnight) Next business day

Orders ship from our Napa, California warehouse, and you’ll receive a tracking number once your order ships.

💡 Mix & match any wines. Shipping is based on the total number of bottles in your order — combine any wines and sizes to reach a price tier or a full case. Every bottle counts as one, whether it’s a full 750 ml or a 375 ml half-bottle.

Standard Shipping (Ground)

Your order West
(CA, NV, OR, ID)
Mid
(WY, NM, ND, NE, MO, LA)
East
(VA, WV, NH, DC)
Alaska
(AK)
1 bottle (full or half) $20 $22 $30 $60
2–3 bottles $22 $25 $32 $85
4–6 bottles $25 $30 $38 $125
7–11 bottles $28 $35 $45 $165
Full case (12+) $30 $40 $50 $195
Full case (12+) — Japanese Wine Co. Loyalist (full-case subscriber) $0 $0 $0 $195

Priority (2-Day Air)

Your order West
(CA, NV, OR, ID)
Mid
(WY, NM, ND, NE, MO, LA)
East
(VA, WV, NH, DC)
1 bottle $36 $44 $45
2–3 bottles $42 $73 $74
4–6 bottles $59 $113 $116
7–11 bottles $86 $174 $177
Full case (12+) $91 $187 $192

Express (Overnight)

Your order West
(CA, NV, OR, ID)
Mid
(WY, NM, ND, NE, MO, LA)
East
(VA, WV, NH, DC)
1 bottle $59 $73 $75
2–3 bottles $78 $95 $97
4–6 bottles $114 $137 $139
7–11 bottles $173 $202 $208
Full case (12+) $183 $215 $218

Priority and Express are paid upgrades for everyone, including Japanese Wine Co. Loyalists — the included-shipping benefit applies to Standard delivery only. Priority/Express to Alaska are available on request.

Become a Japanese Wine Co. Loyalist and Standard Shipping is included on every full-case (12+) order — your case can be any mix of wines (Alaska excluded). See “Subscribe & Save” below.


❄️ Summer Wine Protection (May–September)

When it’s hot, your wine ships in a temperature-controlled, recycled-foam cooler with ice bricks. It’s added automatically to Standard and Priority shipments on warm-weather routes. The fee is charged once per shipment (not per bottle), based on how many bottles are in the box:

Bottles in the shipment Protection (per shipment)
1–2 bottles $6
3–6 bottles $12
7–12 bottles (includes a full case) $18
Full case (12+) — Japanese Wine Co. Loyalist (full-case subscriber) $0 (included)

Orders larger than 12 bottles ship in more than one cooler, so protection applies per cooler (for example, 24 bottles = two coolers = $36).

Choosing Express (overnight)? No cold-pack fee. Your wine spends just one day in transit, so the overnight speed is the protection — there’s nothing extra to add. On the hottest routes, Express is the safest choice.


🍷 Subscribe & Save

Have your favorite Japanese wines delivered on your schedule — monthly, every 3 months, or every 6 months. Change or cancel anytime.

  • Every subscriber: 10% off every wine, every shipment.
  • Japanese Wine Co. Loyalist — subscribe to a full case (12+) and also get Standard Shipping Included and Summer Wine Protection Included, on top of your 10% off (Alaska excluded).

The more you order, the more you save — your 10% never goes away, and becoming a Loyalist adds included shipping and summer protection on top.


You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcohol.

By using this site, you confirm you are of legal drinking age.


Adult Signature & Delivery Requirements

  • 21+ only. You must be 21 or older to purchase.
  • Adult signature required at delivery. A person 21 or older must be present to sign. Packages cannot be left unattended.
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required — the carrier will verify age at the door.
  • We recommend shipping to a business address to reduce the chance of missed delivery.
  • Carriers will make multiple delivery attempts before returning the package.

Weather Holds

We reserve the right to hold shipments during extreme heat or freezing conditions to protect product quality. You will be notified of any weather-related delays.


Failed Delivery & Returns

  • You are responsible for providing a correct and deliverable address.
  • Orders returned due to missed delivery or failed signature may incur restocking and reshipping fees.
  • All alcohol sales are final once title passes to the buyer.
  • Contact us immediately if your order arrives damaged.

Taxes

  • All applicable state excise and sales taxes are collected at checkout.
  • All purchases must be for personal consumption — not for resale.

Consumer Responsibility Disclaimer

Non-California residents are responsible for determining whether their state, county, or local jurisdiction permits the shipment of wine from an out-of-state retailer. Each state, county, and municipality has its own alcohol laws and regulations. Please check with your appropriate agencies before placing an order. Each individual purchaser accepts full responsibility for their own state and local verification.

By placing an order, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 21 years of age.
  • The receipt of wine at your delivery address is lawful under all applicable state and local laws.
  • All items purchased are for personal consumption and not for resale.
  • You and the person accepting delivery are both 21 years of age or older.

Title to Goods: Title to all alcoholic beverages purchased on this site passes to the buyer in the State of California when the goods are picked up by the common carrier. By making a purchase, you are authorizing Japanese Wine Co. to arrange transportation on your behalf, and you represent that you are acting in full compliance with your local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation, and receipt of alcoholic beverages.

Japanese Wine Co. (Dream of Japan LLC) makes no representation or warranty as to the legal requirements of shipping to your specific address and shall not be liable for any claims arising from shipments to locations where such shipment may violate any federal, state, or local regulation.

Change in Law: If applicable law changes after your order is placed but before shipment — making receipt unlawful — please contact us prior to shipment. Once an order has shipped, title has passed to the buyer and no refund can be issued on that basis.

Important Notice: Wine shipping laws are subject to change and vary by state, county, and municipality. Some destinations within eligible states — including specific counties, cities, or zip codes — may prohibit alcohol delivery. It is your responsibility as the purchaser to verify that your delivery address is in a location that permits receipt of wine shipped from out-of-state retailers.

© Japanese Wine Co. · Dream of Japan LLC · Napa, California
Licensed CA Importer · Wholesaler · Off-Sale Retailer
Questions? Contact us at info@japanesewineco.com or 1-800-380-7030.