In instances of extreme heat, your wine will be held in our climate controlled facility at no cost to you until there is a clear path of milder temperatures between us and you. Alternatively, you may request immediate dispatch despite the heat (at your risk).
The Heat Policy kicks in at 29°C (BOM Forecast) at either origin or destination. In the peak of the summer season, this may add a few days to shipping times especially along the east coast. However, it could add many days shipping to WA as we only use 7-day forecasts which is similar to the shipping time so we err on the side of caution.
We derive no income from this service and you are free to not choose the heat policy at checkout or request immediate dispatch at any point after purchase, at your own risk. Failing that, we will keep your wine in our climate control at no cost and check forecasts for all destinations daily with periodic reminders to you.
Please note, our Heat Policy is based on forecast (not eventual) temperatures. Sedimentary cellars will not be liable for an unforeseen fluctuation in the forecast temperature or if wine is delivered outside of the delivery times estimated in our shipping calculator.
Alternatively, feel free to contact us for extended cellarage until the cooler months.