USEFUL INFORMATION FOR BUYERS IN ITALY & SPAIN
 

Sending wines to you is not complicated or very expensive. Here is some information for you, however, if you have any questions not covered here then please contact us.

VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax), is not included in the prices quoted on this list. Customers from EC countries are charged VAT at the current UK rate of 17.5% but do not have to pay further home country tax.

TRANSPORTATION
We have been sending wine overseas for many years and have concluded that the easiest, cheapest and fastest method of despatch is by mail for any order less than 3 cases. The wine will be despatched as soon as payment is received.

Approximate costs are as follows:
A) Euro 48: 2 -3 day delivery time.
1 bottle - £32 2 bottles - £38 3 bottles - £44 6 bottles - £57 12 bottles - £73
B) Express: 1 - 2 day delivery time.
1 bottle - £43 2 bottles - £50 3 bottles - £57 6 bottles - £74 12 bottles - £110

All the above prices include packing in special strong export cartons with polystyrene liners.
IT IS NOT SAFE TO SEND WINE OUT IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASES.

Over the years we have been quite satisfied with the postal service, through which we have sent many parcels (packed in export polystyrene cartons) to clients here and abroad. This is a very good inexpensive and usually reliable service and we will continue to use it.

An odd few breakages over the years has made it clear that glass bottles, however well packed are specifically excluded from any protection by Parcelforce Worldwide. 

We must emphasise that casualties are rare but as no compensation can be obtained we must re-state that parcels which go by post do so at customer’s risk for any loss or damage.

For orders in excess of 3 cases we usually ship through a specialist freight company which is accustomed to moving fine wines and is familiar with the Customs procedures of different countries. You may, of course, nominate any carrier you wish, but we would emphasise that our responsibility for the wine ends once it is safely delivered to your chosen freight company.
It is extremely important to make certain that the forwarder receives adequate instructions to insure the wine on your behalf. Transportation costs depend upon quantity of wine, value and destination. We would be pleased to give you an individual quotation.

STOCK CONDITION
Please note that we are not a broking operation. With very few exceptions, all wines offered on our list belong to us. Should you require a stock condition report on levels and labels do let us know; otherwise you may assume that all wine is in a satisfactory condition making due allowance for its age. Please do not take this to mean that in older wines all fills are in the neck and labels in pristine condition. Age takes its toll on all of us! However, as most of our older wines are cellared here in Plymtree they are checked by us prior to release. Any items found to be in a doubtful state, poor labels, and levels etc. will not be shipped without your approval.

We are not permitted to inspect wines held under bond, but in any case we do not consider this necessary as we leave only the more recent vintages in bond.

PAYMENT
We do not accept credit cards. For full details about payment please see Terms & Conditions

CELLARAGE
We are able to store wines purchased from us for either collection or delivery at a later date. Clients receive a letter of ownership and in addition all wine is clearly labelled and kept in a part of the cellar specifically designated for paid reserves. Storage conditions are good and the cost modest at £12 per annum per case, plus insurance (optional), at 1% of the replacement value of the wine. If you require further information then please let us know.