How does ordering wine online work?
Ordering online is, of course, convenient and easy. A product group that found its way onto the internet a bit later is the group of wines and spirits. There are several reasons for this, such as the age limit for recipients and for example the transport risk with such a fragile product. So is this sector suitable for online ordering and how does it actually work when I order wine or rosé online?
The market for wine, champagne, spirits and related products is growing and people are spending more and more money on them. A logical consequence of this is that more and more suppliers are offering different wines. In recent years, this market has also shifted towards online sales, in addition of course to the many shops and liquor stores that are already present on the street.
The first companies to take the step to online sales were the large liquor stores with many shops. They were afraid to miss the opportunities of online shopping. The customer was increasingly looking for convenience and speed of delivery, without making concessions on price and quality.
Now that the market has matured and online ordering of wine, champagne and spirits is now an integral part of online shopping, smaller parties can also join in. Especially for small importers or distributors of one or a few wineries it can be very interesting to try and sell their wine online. In this way, you can also sell your wine to that one fan who may live far too far away from a certain shop, but who can order via the Internet.
There are a few things to keep in mind, for both companies and consumers who order online. Shipping glass bottles is quite a challenge. Many delivery services can be heavy-handed in their handling of parcels, which can break or damage bottles. For example, in the case of more expensive bottles or gifts, even minor damage to the packaging or label can have a major impact on the value.
Another potential problem is the delivery of the order. The delivery service may check whether you are of legal drinking age. If you are not at home, there is a good chance that the package cannot be delivered because the age check cannot be carried out. This is very annoying if you have ordered a valuable package that you have not been able to receive. It is also very annoying for the delivery man, because the parcel may be large and heavy, and he may have had to lift it for nothing.
For collectors, ordering online can even be a real godsend. If you are a lover of exclusive or rare wine, whisky or another drink, you are looking for a unique bottle. These bottles are often not found in shops, where there is no room for products that are rarely sold. Because these can be traded via the Internet, there is a good chance that you will find beautiful bottles there that you would otherwise never be able to add to your collection.
A big advantage of ordering online is the transparency of prices. In the past, wine was a product where it was often unclear what you were paying for. Some very good wines were very cheap, but more importantly, sometimes you paid far too much for a bad wine. Because everything is easier to look up on the Internet, you can make better choices. A bad wine will also get bad reviews online and therefore you don’t have to be the guinea pig. The difference between suppliers also becomes much clearer. Sometimes the prices for exactly the same bottle can differ by up to a hundred euros! A little research before you buy can save you a lot of money and also produce a better product.
We cannot forget the practical aspect either. Products like wine and beer are often very heavy and bulky. If you have gone shopping in the city, it is often inconvenient to also transport a number of beers and bottles of wine. If you order via the internet, your products will be delivered at home. This way you don’t have to carry them and you can still enjoy your favourite beer or wine.
The possibilities of ordering wine, champagne, whisky or cognac online are endless nowadays. As an enthusiast, you can spend hours picking out your favourite drink and ordering it at the lowest price possible. Of course, you want to be sure that the company you order from actually delivers. That is why we always recommend that you read the reviews of a web shop or liquor store. This way you can be sure that you can enjoy a delicious bottle of wine or whisky. Cheers!
