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Notice to all buyers:

Please be advised that most states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to regulate the shipment into the state of wine and other alcoholic beverages purchased in another state.  Some statutes make such shipments a crime unless a permit or license is obtained. Many such laws, however, have various exceptions for wine purchased for personal consumption.  Since these laws may affect your purchase from The Chicago Wine Company (TCWC), we urge you to investigate your state's law on this subject before shipping or arranging to ship any wine purchased in Illinois from TCWC.  Buyers, and not TCWC, are the owners and shippers of all wine purchased in Illinois from TCWC.

Accordingly, if buyers wish to arrange delivery of their wines after purchase, they are responsible and bear all risks thereafter, including selecting a carrier and providing delivery instructions.  All sales are made in Illinois and payment in full is due TCWC upon confirmation of orders. 

TCWC is unable to assume any responsibility for assuring compliance with applicable laws, obtaining licenses or otherwise advising its valued customers on shipment laws.  You must be 21 years old or older to purchase wines from The Chicago Wine Company.

Shipments

While buyers are  responsible for selecting a carrier to deliver their wine, TCWC is pleased to follow buyer's instructions in packing of the shipments, in helping arrange the collection of the wine by the carrier selected by the buyers, in collecting shipping and insurance charges from the buyers and transferring those payments to the carriers.

However, the buyers, not TCWC, are the owners and shippers of record for their wine shipments.  Any claims  for damage or loss in shipment are between the buyers and carriers.  TCWC is itself not responsible for any damage or loss in shipping.

Shipments will be sent only if payment for purchases and shipping is received prior to shipment or a valid credit card is to be used for payment. 

All wines that are picked-up or delivered within the State of Illinois are subject to 8.25% Illinois Sales Tax.  Taxes in other states may also apply,please inquire prior to shipping.  Sales Tax due must be paid in full before any wines can be released.  Packing materials are available at cost.