Moving your wine collection

Moving your Wine Collection can be stressful, especially when you have a bulk of them that you
have accumulated over the years. With a significant investment, you have to ensure that the
valuables get relocated securely and safely. Here are ways and tips to pack your wine
collections when you move.

Appraising Your Wine Collection

It is important to get an appraisal on your wine collection, because it will help you have a better
understanding of how much its worth.

Inventory Tracking

Keeping track of inventory will give you a clear vision on how much you have in possession.
1. Keep track of all your inventory, such as using an excel spreadsheet to list all of your
items.
2. Keep documents and notes on all of your inventory.
3. Take pictures of all your inventory.
4. Make sure to have your wine collection be covered under insurance. Check to see if your
wine collection are covered under your home insurance policy. If it is not covered, go
and purchase antiques and collectibles insurance.

Packing Your Wine Collection

How to pack your wine collection is really important. If not packed correctly, you can damage or
break a bottle.
1. Pack the bottles in special boxes that are designed for fragile items. This will prevent
damage or breaking, when moving.
2. Provide a good amount of cushioning to prevent breakage.
3. Make sure to keep the wine bottles upside down, so the cork will remain wet. This will
prevent the cork popping out of place during the relocation.
4. Label the boxes as, “WINE” “FRAGILE.”
5. Do not pack bottles that have been opened.