Bringing wine but have a layover - carry or pack?
Jul 3rd, 2006, 08:26 AM
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We just returned from Spain. On the way over, we took 4 bottles in a cardboard wine box with handles. Like you, we wanted our family to have these specific wines: a Vinum Cellars Petite Sirah and a Dry Creek Chenin. My husband carried the box from Sacramento to Atlanta where we ended up with a 8 hr. layover. He was a good sport about it. I is usually the pack mule on our trips!! But we stayed at the airport and met a friend there for lunch. In BCN, no one even asked to see any of our items.
Good luck. You may have to cut back to 3 or 4 bottles: less to carry.
MY
Good luck. You may have to cut back to 3 or 4 bottles: less to carry.
MY
Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:28 AM
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In order to not add to the confusion on duty-free items, you have posted a source for Euopean Union travelers only. You should have looking for "Traveling from outside European Union".
In order to not add to the confusion on duty-free items, you have posted a source for Euopean Union travelers only. You should have looking for "Traveling from outside European Union".
Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:58 AM
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This topic has generated a lot of discussion! Budman - you know your local prices. I called a big liquor store and was told 6.99 for a 12 bottle packer. I got there, he told me they were out of the ones they sell, but he had one from a shipment he just got and gave it to me free. He told me another disaster story about a well-packed bottle in a suitcase.
The styrofoam really looks secure. I hope they don't break, and if we have to pay in Ireland for over 4 liters, we will. At least I tried, and I won't ruin our few hours in Boston.
Thanks so much - I'll let you know how it goes!
The styrofoam really looks secure. I hope they don't break, and if we have to pay in Ireland for over 4 liters, we will. At least I tried, and I won't ruin our few hours in Boston.
Thanks so much - I'll let you know how it goes!
Jul 4th, 2006, 11:09 AM
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If you are flying during the summer you might also want to consider the possibility of your wine cooking
during transit if you check it. I am not sure where your baggage goes during the 5 hour layover but if it is without AC in a metal container it might reach temps of 90+.
during transit if you check it. I am not sure where your baggage goes during the 5 hour layover but if it is without AC in a metal container it might reach temps of 90+.
Jul 4th, 2006, 03:44 PM
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The Nicholas wine bag I bought for 1E is the envy of my wine store. This was 6 bottles kept from clinking together, but still had to be toted hither and yon.
I'd go for a checked baggage given the opportunity.
I'd go for a checked baggage given the opportunity.
Jul 4th, 2006, 04:12 PM
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Samsonite makes a nice smallish hardside case that we find ideal for transporting wine. It fits nicely in an overhead bin, and with six well-padded bottles the weight isn't too bad. The case can be checked, also.
