About Us
Transporting a wine collection demands precision, expertise, and care. At Appellation Wine Transport, we understand that every bottle tells a story and deserves the best journey possible. Our dedicated wine moving company specializes in safeguarding your prized collection, ensuring each bottle arrives untarnished.
When searching for reliable wine cellar movers, trust our unparalleled service. From the initial contact to the final destination, our temperature-controlled wine transport maintains optimal conditions throughout. As the leading wine movers, we offer bespoke solutions that we tailor to your unique needs, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and your peace of mind.
Here’s how Appellation’s wine moving company ensures quality in each phase of the complex art of wine transport.
1. Initial Contact and Quote Request: Reach out to Appellation for a quote. We ensure a same-day response to quickly address your needs.
2. Assessment of Needs: We'll evaluate whether you require our full-service pack using Appellation’s custom-built wine cases or a straightforward pickup from your home.
3. Contract Agreement: Once we understand your needs and agree on the terms, we’ll finalize the contract.
4. Professional Pickup: Our professional wine handling crew will pick up your wine collection using a climate-controlled vehicle to maintain the quality and integrity of your wine.
5. Climate-Controlled Storage: Upon pickup, your wine will be transported to one of our climate-controlled warehouses for secure storage.
6. Preparation for Long-Distance Freight: Your wine boxes will be carefully wrapped on their own dedicated pallet, ready for long-distance transportation.
If you need an inventory of your collection, we can handle that for you as well.
Every step of the way is carefully controlled at 55°. The care and safety of your wine is Appellation’s highest priority and we pride ourselves on making the entire process stress-free.
Check out this fun video for a quick glimpse of two different wine moves.
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With 20+ years of experience, Appellation's wine cellar movers ensure quality in each phase of the complex art of wine transport.
Packing the Wine
If you need your wine packed during your wine move pickup, Appellation’s crews of wine handlers provide the finest white glove service in the industry. Appellation packaging - we offer both stand-up and lay-down wine cases - is custom-built with double corrugated cardboard to protect your wine in the most stable and protective cases available.
Inventory
Appellation’s inventory specialists can perform bottle-by-bottle inventories of your collection - either on-site in your cellar or at one of our wine storage facilities. We work with all the inventory software systems and can also create system-neutral spreadsheets that can be imported into whatever software you employ.
Warehousing
When your wine is in our hands and facilities, you never have to worry. Appellation has climate-controlled partner warehouses all over the country, able to cross-dock and store your wine for as long as you need between pickup and delivery. Every warehouse specializes in wine and is carefully vetted for state-of-the-art refrigeration systems.
Long Distance Freight
Wine moving is handled most efficiently, and most safely, with pallet-based transport, regardless of whether you are moving just a few states away or cross country. Appellation works with the most reputable wine-specific freight companies in the country. All of their trailers and hub warehouses are climate-controlled at 55 degrees. Through this network of carriers, Appellation can provide a full range of LTL (Less-than-Truck-Load) and FTL (Full-Truck-Load) freight services, fully insured from end to end.
Wine Storage
Appellation can provide long-term climate-controlled wine storage in every region in the USA. Our trusted nationwide network of fully vetted wine storage facilities and climate-controlled warehouses are prepared to store your wine for as short or as long a time as you need while your wine move is in process.
Safe Delivery
Appellation’s experienced wine movers and handlers treat your wine bottles with the precision and care they deserve, at both the beginning and end of your wine move. Our mission is to make this the easiest and most worry-free part of your move.
How Our Wine Transport Company Ensures Safe and Reliable Delivery of Your Wine Collection.
Appellation founder and head of logistics, Tommy Borden, knows wine transport and handling as well as anyone in the industry, having personally handled every aspect of hundreds of wine moves, from packing to freight, warehousing to white glove delivery. When you contract with Appellation, Tommy will take you through the entire process himself from the initial quoting phase to your final delivery.
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Wine Storage
Portland Wine Storage was the first dedicated wine storage facility in Oregon, quickly becoming a leader in the industry. They store wine, beer, and spirits for wine collectors and commercial businesses such as wineries and importers. Appellation also offers wine storage in every region of the United States through a trusted network of partner warehouses.
Our Wine Transport
Service Territory:
All 50 States & International Destinations
Appellation Wine Transport is based in Portland, Oregon. With crews, facilities, and partners all over the United States and beyond, whether you are moving a few miles or a few thousand, we have you covered. This graphic shows a sampling of completed jobs in 2024.
Our nationwide & international wine shipping services are designed to provide reliable and efficient transportation of your wine collection across the United States.
Whether you are resettling in a neighboring state, moving from coast to coast, or relocating overseas, we have the expertise and resources to ensure your wine collection is delivered safely. Our extensive network allows us to offer seamless national and international wine transport services tailored to meet your specific needs.
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Talk to Appellation Wine Transport
At Appellation Transport, we are dedicated to providing exceptional wine transport services tailored to meet your needs. Whether you have questions about our services, need assistance with your booking, or want to discuss a customized solution, our team is here to help.
Appellation began serving the Pacific Northwest in 2000 and has steadily expanded its portfolio to cover the entire United States.
