What is The Bottle Drop? The Bottle Drop is your inside source for limited-run, ridiculously good wine drops — no snobbery, no guesswork, no crusty cellar vibes. We find the cool stuff (think: sommelier favorites, culty imports, bottles you won’t see at the grocery store) and drop it straight to your inbox. It’s fast, it’s fun, and yes — it sells out. We’re here for the drinkers who care about taste, stories, and sharing something rare. The Bottle Drop is the sibling-site to the much-loved First Bottle Wines, Last Bottle Wines, and Last Bubbles. Check 'em out! What is a "drop"? A drop is a limited release of one seriously good wine — sometimes a few hundred bottles, sometimes way less. When it’s gone, it’s gone. We send you the details (label, story, vibe, price), and if it hits? You grab it fast. No subscriptions, no pressure — just the thrill of the find. How do I join? Be sure to sign up for our emails, so you never miss the opening of a drop. If you’re into the wine, you'll register your interest during the drop-window. Once the drop closes, our website randomly assigns bottles to participants. If you're a lucky winner, your card will be charged and we’ll send you the good news. How can I increase my odds of winning the drop? Invite your friends and keep showing up. The more drops you enter — and the more people you bring along — the better your chances. Our system sees you ;) What is your invite policy? You may invite family and friends as a way to boost your chances of winning the drop. However, we ask that you refrain from opening multiple accounts to acquire referral credits. It is also against our policy to send multiple orders to the same address under different accounts to acquire points. One invite per address and per credit card (we do check!) If we find a customer has done any of these, all associated orders will be canceled and the accounts will be subject to suspension. The drop I wanted to join is now closed. How do I order it? Once a drop closes, it's gone for good! We always recommend moving quickly once the drop opens so you don't miss out. Can I send my order as a gift? What about buying a gift certificate? Not yet — We're keeping it simple for now, but stay tuned. We recommend heading to First Bottle Wines for your gifting needs. What happens if I receive a defective product? Uh oh! Just email us at hey@thebottledrop.com! The Bottle Drop guarantees the excellent provenance of the wine it sells, and stands behind every bottle. For wine you've had in your possession longer than six months, our support may be limited as we have no way of verifying the conditions it was stored in. We will, however, review this on a case-by-case basis. How do you ship? The default shipping method at The Bottle Drop is what we call "build-a-case" meaning your orders ship once you’ve hit 12 bottles. It’s better for the wine, the planet, and your wallet. No rush, no pressure — you can build over time. Best of all: build-a-case shipping is FREE. Your package will depart from our headquarters in Napa Valley. You will receive tracking information automatically via email. Can I use a faster shipping method or ship fewer than 12 bottles? If you need an order expedited, please email us at hey@thebottledrop.com. Please note that there will be a charge associated with expediting your package. What is "weather hold" shipping? During extreme weather your package may have a longer shipping time, and we may hold back shipments to states experiencing extreme weather in order to proactively protect your purchase. Choosing the "weather hold" option during the summer months is always your best bet. This is for your benefit and the integrity of your wine! Heat is wine's worst enemy. The "weather hold" option will keep your wine in our temp-controlled warehouse until the weather cools (typically our hold runs from May to October). We will email you in advance of your wine departing the warehouse. Why do I need to sign for every package? All shipments of alcohol require an adult signature (21+), even if you have ordered from us before. It is highly recommended that you provide us with a business shipping address for best service. Customer order requests such as "Please leave at front door” cannot be accommodated. Carriers will attempt three deliveries before returning the package to us. What if my shipment is lost or damaged? Email us at hey@thebottledrop.com and we will get this sorted out. Does The Bottle Drop ship everywhere? We are a U.S.-based company and only ship nationally. Depending on changes in alcohol shipping regulations, we may not be able to ship to your state or zip code. If you are unable to check-out, this is likely why. Due to ever changing direct-shipping laws and regulations, the states that we ship to are subject to change at any time. Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from The Bottle Drop to you the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for shipping it from California to your home state. By arranging for transport of the wine, The Bottle Drop is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of you, the purchaser. By utilizing this service from The Bottle Drop, you represent that you are acting in a fashion compliant with your local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. You represent that you have obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, are working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, are legally entitled to take possession of wine, are legally entitled to take quantities ordered, and authorize that you are at least 21 years of age. If you live in a state where the direct shipment of wine may violate the law, we will contact you to discuss shipping options, which may include provision of an alternative shipping address in a state where the direct shipment of wine to consumers is permitted, or storage of the wine at an acceptable third-party storage facility.