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How to Ship Your Wine

Wine was made to be enjoyed, and yours is one step closer to being uncorked.

Wine was made to be enjoyed, and yours is one step closer to being uncorked.

All collector-owned bottles purchased on CruTrade are stored and shipped exclusively through Crurated, our trusted partner for secure storage, logistics, and delivery.

To request delivery, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an account on Crurated  (Already have one? Skip ahead to the next step).

Step 2: Connect your Crurated and CruTrade accounts

  1. Remove your bottles from your CruTrade marketplace
  2. Set your shipping preferences
  3. Track your shipment 

You can also access our FAQs below. 


Step 1: Create a Crurated Account 

  • Create your account here.
  • Select Explorer as your membership tier (it’s free)
  • Enter your:
    • Name

    • Email address

    • Birthday

    • Country of residence
  • Remain inside of your Crurated account.

Step 2: Connect your Crurated to CruTrade accounts

  • Log into your Crurated account (if you haven’t already done so).

  • Once inside your account, click Your Cellar on the left-hand menu
  • Then click Connect CruTrade

  • Generate a One-Time Passcode (OTP)
  • Copy the OTP then head back to Crurated and paste it into the prompt.
  • You’ll see a confirmation message once your account is successfully connected

Step 3: Remove Your Bottles from your CruTrade Marketplace

  • Go to My Cellar in Crurated. Your purchases from CruTrade will be automatically shown. 
  • Find the CruTrade-purchased bottles you want to ship in Your Cellar

  • Then remove them from the marketplace so they’ll be eligible for shipping:
    • Select each bottle you want to ship
    • Click Actions
    • Select Remove from Marketplace

  • Once the status updates to Available to Ship:
    • Click Actions again

    • Select Ship

Step 4: Set Your Shipping Preferences

  • Follow the prompts to:
    • Select your delivery destination

    • Choose a shipping date

    • Add any special instructions (e.g., delivery notes, timing preferences)

  • All shipments are:
    • Temperature-controlled

    • Fully tracked

    • Insured

  • Once submitted, your bottle status will update to Shipment Requested

Step 5: Track your shipment delivery 

  • Most orders arrive within 7–14 business days. All of your shipments will be tracked in Crurated.

  • Crurated handles:

    • Customs

    • International logistics

    • Final-mile delivery to your door

Shipping FAQs

What does shipping cost?

Flat-rate pricing depends on your Crurated membership tier and destination:

  • Europe: Free to €3 per bottle

  • US & Asia: €5–€10 per bottle

  • Australia/NZ: €10–€25 per bottle

Flat rates usually apply to shipments of 6+ bottles.

Can I ship fewer than 6 bottles?

Yes — but flat-rate pricing may not apply. Crurated will provide a custom quote.

How long does delivery take?

  • Europe: ~1 week

  • US/Canada/Asia: ~2 weeks

  • Australia/NZ: Varies by region

What if weather conditions are extreme?

Shipping pauses during high heat or freezing temperatures. To proceed anyway, you may sign a weather waiver and request shipment.

Is my wine insured?


Yes — all bottles are insured for theft, breakage, and loss in transit.

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