To maintain its value and quality, your wine needs to be stored in the right conditions. Our state-of-the-art, secure, bonded warehouses are the perfect environment in which to keep your wine until you are ready to drink or sell it.
Wine storage
Why store wine in bond?
- Your wine will mature in optimum conditions, protected from changes in temperature, humidity, light and movement
- Storing wine in bond (before Duty or tax has been paid) makes it easier to sell in the future
- We check the provenance and quality of everything entering our warehouses
- We insure all wine and spirits at replacement value
How it works
- When you purchase wine in bond, you can choose to have it delivered directly to our warehouses
- Our expert team inspect the original packaging and bottles
- Wine is allowed to gently acclimatise
- Cases are stored in temperature and humidity-controlled conditions
- You can choose to withdraw or sell your wine at any time
What are the costs?
- We charge an annual storage fee of £13.80 per 12-bottle case
- Cellar Plan members benefit from a reduced rate of £12.60
- The minimum charge for storing wine with us is £41.40
- Unsplit cases of wine are delivered free of charge
- You can transfer wine to our warehouses for £7.50 per case
FAQs
What is the charge for storing wine with us?
Wines can be stored in our temperature-controlled cellars at the following rates:
- £13.80 (inc. VAT) per case per annum
- £12.60 (inc. VAT) per case per annum for Cellar Plan Members
- Insurance at your wines’ replacement market value is included in our storage costs.
Is there a minimum charge for storing wine with us?
Yes. The minimum annual charge for storing wine with us is £41.40. This amount can be used to cover rent for the first three 12-bottle cases (or equivalent) that you have in your Private Reserve, including any under beneficial ownership.
Withdrawing wines from storage
When wines are withdrawn, unless exported or transferred to another bonded warehouse, duty and VAT are charged at the prevailing rate on the original cost of your wine. Withdrawals of part cases are charged at £10 per product.
Delivery of your wine
Customers benefit from free Standard (three working days) or Specified Day (except Saturday) Delivery to all UK destinations, excluding Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland, provided the consignment is at least a case. Next Working Day, Saturday and Pre-10am Delivery may be available subject to delivery charges.
Transferring your wine to Berry Bros. & Rudd
You can also transfer wines currently stored elsewhere to our state-of-the-art warehouses. Read more about how to transfer your wine.