Frequently Asked Questions
So Stellar Bottles is run by a Master of Wine. What’s the big deal?
It means your wines are personally selected by someone who has passed the wine world’s toughest exam. Bob Paulinski is one of only 45 people in North America to hold that coveted title. Read our story and learn more about Bob and his wine-obsessed team.
How do you choose the wines that go in each Stellar Bottles shipment?
Each shipment includes only the best wines that we find. All selections are from top quality, mostly family-operated, small-scale wineries that use sustainable, organic or biodynamic methods. All are from brick-and-mortar wineries, we’ll never include any private-label wines. Each month, hundreds of wines are assessed and less than 2% make the final cut. It’s the wines that we most like to drink ourselves!
How does it work?
We make it simple. We do all of the research, tastings and evaluations on hundreds of wines each month to find the best of the best. Pick the wines that catch your interest. Any combo, any quantity. Keep in mind that most of the wines offered are small production. At times, stock levels may sell out.
What if I want something that’s no longer being offered?
We’ll try to accommodate your request whenever possible, but since we’re working with mostly small-scale producers, there is no guarantee that the wine is still available. Contact us at info@stellarbottles.com.
What happens if something is out of inventory?
Since we’re dealing with mostly small-scale production wineries, inventory is limited. Some wines are made to only a few hundred cases. If we happen to run out of a wine, we’ll contact you. You’ll have a couple options. We can replace it with another wine or only ship those bottles that do we have. Your billing will be prorated accordingly. Simply let us know your preference.
Are ground shipments free?
Yep. Shipping is always free for orders of $199 or greater to the continental US.
When will my wine be shipped?
All shipments are made within three business days of order placement. We’ll provide the details via email to allow the tracking of shipments.
What happens during temperature extremes?
We don’t want your wines to cook or freeze. When weather extremes exist, we’ll contact you directly on the matter.
How will my wines arrive?
All of our wines are shipped from a controlled temperature facility. The shipping container is specially designed to protect your wines all the way to your doorstep. No polystyrene is used. The shipping container is reusable and recyclable. In some cases, a cold pack may be added to better protect the wines.
What about damaged or lost shipments?
It's a rare event, but if anything goes wrong, simply contact us via email. We’ll make it right!
How can you contact us?
Email us at info@stellarbottles.com. We’ll get back with you within 2 business days.
What are the payment options?
You can use any major credit card- Visa, MasterCard, Discover or AMEX.
What if I don’t like a wine?
We seriously doubt that would happen. But if it does, we’ll give you a credit towards your next shipment. Just email us at info@stellarbottles.com
Why does someone need to sign for my package?
Shipping carriers are legally required to get a signature from someone who is over 21 on deliveries of wine. If this is an issue We highly recommend that deliveries be sent to a workplace or a location where someone will be available to sign.
Is there a membership required?
There is no membership fee, there are no hidden fees at all.
Legal statement:
You must be at least 21 years of age to order or receive shipments of alcoholic beverages from Stellar Bottles. Wine shipments require an adult signature and carriers will not leave wine shipments at your doorstep. If you are worried you will not be home to sign, we recommend having the box delivered to a workplace or a different location where someone will be available to sign.