Travelling with Wine
Filed in archive Wine Shops by Carol Bancroft on July 06, 2007
You can also check wine as luggage, as long as it's within airline weight and size restrictions, National Geographic Traveler says.
But how do you pack it to make sure you don't end up with broken bottles and soaked luggage?
"Persnickety oenophiles pack their wine in fancy insulated wine suitcases," the magazine stated. "Others swear by the roll-it-up-in-dirty-laundry-and-cross-your-fingers method. Experts say foam shippers work just as well and are widely available and inexpensive."
What about international flights? U.S. Customs permits travelers over the age of 21 to bring alcohol into the country, but anything beyond one liter is subject to a duty of about 3%, according to the magazine. However, "the states have final say." So check with the alcohol control board of the state you're entering to see what the local rules are.
And although you might be eager to crack open that bottle of Bordeaux you bought on your trip to France, avoid "bottle shock" and let the wine sit for a few days, or even a week or two before you enjoy it.
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