Will we ship? YES! However, you must be at least 21 years old.  The Wine Cellar is a licensed retail establishment with professional packing and shipping.  We accept credit cards only, We accept the following Credit cards:Visa, MasterCard American Express and Discover.  TOP

What is your shipping policy? Buyer pays a very reasonable shipping charge that includes protective shipping carton.  We ship FedEx both ground and air unless otherwise requested. WARM AND COLD WEATHER POLICY - if you elect, we will store (temperature controlled) the wines you buy, free of charge, until suitable weather for shipping wine arrives for shipping. If you want your wines shipped during the summer and winter months, we will not be responsible for heat and frost damaged wine.  TOP

How do I order ? To order from us you will need to call The Wine Cellar at 847-776-1000. We are not currently setup for online ordering. You can check our current inventory and make your selections from that list. You will then need to call us and we will confirm your order over the phone. The Wine Cellar only accepts credit card orders over the phone. TOP

What is a Vintage? The yield of wine or grapes from a vineyard or district during one season.  Wine, usually of high quality, identified as to year and vineyard or district of origin. The year or place in which a wine is bottled. The harvesting of a grape crop. The initial stages of winemaking.  A superb vintage is Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.  TOP

Do we do in home tastings?  The Wine Cellar is available for private wine tastings either in home or at your place of business.  We will cater your event to your needs.  Have a large group of wine collectors or a small intimate group of inexperienced wine drinkers, not a problem.  Contact Larry at 847-776-1000 and he can discuss your special event. TOP

What wines go with ethnic or fast foods, such as Mexican, Chinese, Italian, or pizza? The acidity in wine heightens the flavors in food.  If you would like a place to start, keep in mind the more complicated the flavors in the food, the simpler the wine should be like a wine that is fruity and fresh.  TOP