It has been a long time coming, but as you may have noticed some out of state wineries are now able to ship to Massachusetts!
Some spring release mailers have included a special shout out saying they'll be able to ship here. What it really means for me is cheaper shipping and fewer hassles.
I'm looking forward to being able to order directly from my favorite producers in a recurring manner to develop a persistent relationship with them. Sometimes when I was on the fence about reordering from a pricey producer I'd decide against it because of shipping costs and the hassle of shipping to a neighboring state.
I'm also entertaining joining some moderately priced winery clubs that I hadn't considered before. And possibly taking advantage of specials wineries offer from time to time. Wineries don't like to compete with retailers who carry their wine on price but you'll sometimes catch deals on their mailing list that will now make more sense than they used to.
I'm also entertaining joining some moderately priced winery clubs that I hadn't considered before. And possibly taking advantage of specials wineries offer from time to time. Wineries don't like to compete with retailers who carry their wine on price but you'll sometimes catch deals on their mailing list that will now make more sense than they used to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can out of state *retailers* ship to Massachusetts now?
A: Not legally. The provision passed in 2014 only allows out of state *wineries* to apply for a permit.
Q: A winery I know ships to Massachusetts isn't listed. Why would that be?
A: In the past, some wineries may have found creative ways to ship to Massachusetts. They should now go through the process of getting a permit because it's the right thing to do and will likely lead to lower shipping costs for them and you.
Q: If I know a winery was recently approved but isn't listed what should I do?
A: Leave a comment below if you have official communication from them. They were probably approved after this list was compiled.
A: Leave a comment below if you have official communication from them. They were probably approved after this list was compiled.
Q: I'd like to encourage a winery to obtain a permit, what should I do?
A: Contact them and tell them you'd buy from them if they get a permit. The permits aren't cheap, wineries need one for each state they ship to, and small wineries need to know they have enough demand for it to make sense.
Q: I thought FedEx and UPS weren't going to be able to deliver in MA because each truck needs a permit. What happened with that?
A: FedEx flattened that issue.
A: FedEx flattened that issue.
Q: What does it take for a winery to get a permit?
A: Massachusetts is now similar to many other states that allow winery direct shipment. Here's a post from ShipCompliant on what's needed.
Q: Where did you get this list?
A: From the Massachusetts ABCC. I took their list of approved entities and manually mapped it to winery websites. In some cases there was ambiguity (is Oakville Hill Cellars really Dalla Valle?). In others a single corporate entity has a bunch of permits (Diageo, Jackson, etc). But hopefully the format presented here is user friendly. Let me know if you spot any mistakes.
A: From the Massachusetts ABCC. I took their list of approved entities and manually mapped it to winery websites. In some cases there was ambiguity (is Oakville Hill Cellars really Dalla Valle?). In others a single corporate entity has a bunch of permits (Diageo, Jackson, etc). But hopefully the format presented here is user friendly. Let me know if you spot any mistakes.
Here is a list of wineries approved to ship to Massachusetts as of January 30th, 2015:
- Aaronap Cellars
- Abacela Vineyards and Winery
- Adelsheim Vineyard
- Adirondack Winery
- Alpha Omega Winery
- Amuse Bouche
- Ancient Peak
- Andrew Murray Vineyards
- Anomay Vineyards
- Arietta
- Arkenstone Vineyards
- Armida Winery
- Aubert Winegrowing
- Alexander Valley Vineyards Winery Co.
- Andretti Winery
- Banshee Wines
- Barnett Vineyards
- Batam Cider Company
- Bells Up Winery
- Bennett Lane Winery
- Benovia Winery
- Benzinger Family Winery
- Bethel Heights Vineyard
- Betz Cellars
- Blackbird Vineyards
- Blankiet Estate
- Bressler Vineyards
- Bridge Lane Wines*
- Caduceus Cellars
- Cakebread Cellars
- Cape Cod Winery
- Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
- Castrucci Wines
- Chateau Diana
- Cherry Hill
- Chiarello Family Vineyards
- Chimney Rock Winery
- Canyon Wind Cellars (Christianson Cellars)
- Cameron Hughes Wine (Clara Street Company)
- Clos Du Val
- Conway Family Wines
- Copper Cane
- Corbett Vineyards
- Coup de Foudre
- Scott Harvey Wines (Creative Wine Concepts)
- Crew Wine Company
- Cuvaison
- David Family Wines (Davids Pinot Vineyards)
- Dehlinger **
- Del Dotto Vineyards
- DeLoach (Wheeler Winery, LLC)
- Denner Winery
- Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
- Constant Diamond Mountain Vineyard (Diamond Mountain Vineyard)
- Domaine M.B.
- Doubleback
- Dry Creek Vineyard
- Dunham Cellars
- Duplin Wine Cellars
- Dutton Goldfield Winery
- Elyse Winery
- Epoch*
- Et Fille Wines
- F. Kobrel & Bros
- Far From the Tree Cider
- Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
- Field Stone Winery
- Firesteed
- Far Niente
- Foley Family Wines
- Fontanella Wines
- Fortunatus
- Fox Run Vineyards
- Foxen Vineyard
- Francis Coppola Winery
- Scherrer Winery
- Frost Wines
- Gamble Family Vineyards
- Cass Wines (Geneseo Partners)
- Grgich Hills Cellar
- Hartford Family Winery
- Heitz Wine Cellars
- Homestead Hard Cider
- Honig Vineyard
- Houdini
- Husch Vineyards
- ITO Wines
- J Vineyards
- J. Lohr Winery
- Jackson Family Wines
- Joseph Phelps
- Jordan Winery
- K Vintners/Charles Smith Wines
- Kenefick Ranches Winery
- King Ferry Winery
- Kistler Vineyards
- Kosta Browne*
- Kuleto
- Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
- Laird Family Estate
- Lieb Cellars*
- Long Meadow Ranch Winery
- M.A.C. Wines
- Marimar Estate
- Martin Ray Winery
- Mercer Wine Estates
- Merry Edwards Winery
- Meteor Vineyard
- Mira Winery
- Mirasol Wine
- NakedWines.com
- Navarro Vineyards
- Nimrod Wines
- Marilyn Wines (Nova Wines, Inc)
- Dalla Valle Vineyards (Oakville Hill Cellars)
- Orin Swift Cellars
- Pahlmeyer
- Paloma Vineyard
- Patz & Hall
- Paul Hobbs Winery
- Pazdar Beverage Co.
- Peju
- Pernod Ricard
- PharoahMoans Wine
- Presqu'ile Winery*
- Michael David Winery (Phillips Farms)
- Pina Cellars
- Plymouth Bay Winery
- Pride Mountain Vineyards
- Radio-Coteau
- Rarymond Vineyards
- Red Car Wine Co.
- Robert Foley
- Robert Young Estate Winery
- Rocca Family Vineyards
- Rombauer Vineyards
- Rutherford Hill Winery
- San Antonio Winery
- Sanford Winery
- Saxum Vineyards
- Schrader Cellars
- Sea Smoke*
- Sequoia Grove
- Seven Hills Winery
- Shafer Vineyards
- Six Sigma
- Skalli Family Wines
- Sokol Blosser
- Sonoma-Cutrer
- Spring Mountain Vineyard
- St. Francis Winery
- Staglin Family Vineyard
- The Steven Kent Winery
- Stolpman Vineyards
- Stony Hill Vineyard
- Sulphur Springs Winery
- Swanson Vineyards
- Talley Vineyards
- Robert Biale Vineyards
- The Morlet Selection
- The Ojai Vineyard
- Tobin James Cellars
- Treana Winery
- Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod
- Turnbull Wine Cellars
- Twin Peaks Winery
- V. Sattui Winery
- Villa Amorosa
- Vineyard 29
- Wagner Winery
- Washington Vintners
- Wente Vineyards
- Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
- Winery Fulfillment Services
- WINZ of Sandown
- Wolffer Estate
* - Confirmed by winery
** - Said to have applied, permit pending
Still Does Not Ship to Massachusetts (but I wish they would!):
Unknown Entities:
- A W Direct
- BWSC
- C And C Wine Services
- GBF Enterprises
- Gene M. Kosinksi
- Icolebe
- J. Cellars Investments
- Jack John Investments
- Kangaru Enterprises
- Modern Development Company
- New Vavin
- Nuage
- Mathew Reid and Martha Webb
- TSG
My thanks to the Massachusetts ABCC for sharing this list, to ShipCompliant for sharing useful updates on this process, and to Free The Grapes and other organizations for their part in making direct shipment to Massachusetts.
If you've received official communication from a winery that they've been approved for direct shipment to Massachusetts and they're not on this list feel free to leave a comment below and I'll add them to the list.
If you're a winery and you've recently been approved leave a comment or drop me an email and I'll add you to the list.
I'll reach out to the ABCC again in the next couple months for an update.
Hope this is helpful!
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