id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body">As coronavirus cases surge across the nation, states including California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan and Florida are pulling back on plans to reopen bars. That means you may be in need of some wine, beer and spirits to enjoy safely from home this summer, whether at a socially distanced outdoor gathering or just relaxing alone with a Netflix Party. If putting on your face mask and going to the store seems daunting, alcohol delivery could be a good alternative.
You're not alone. According to research from Nielsen, online alcohol sales skyrocketed by 243% over one week in the middle of March in the US, as coronavirus lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders began to keep more people inside, limit shopping excursions, and all but shutter local bars and restaurants. Even in late May, as some areas began to reopen restaurants, online alcohol sales stayed much higher than the year before, Nielsen found.
A number of national delivery services, wine club services and larger regional stores are still delivering alcohol during the coronavirus pandemic. Some restaurants that offer delivery and takeout are also offering alcoholic drinks -- though some states require you to buy food, too. (It's considered safe to order food or alcohol from restaurants and stores, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though you should follow certain precautions to keep yourself and your delivery driver healthy.)
Really, why leave the house?
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There are a ton of online alcohol delivery services, as well as wine delivery services and wine- and beer-of-the-month clubs. Many regional and local liquor stores and breweries also have delivery options -- for example, check out this running list someone put together of California breweries that are shipping out brews to people's homes.
Alcohol delivery laws vary by state, so not every service is available in every area. Many states, however, have deemed liquor stores an essential service during the pandemic, and are now allowing delivery of such beverages from restaurants and liquor stores where they may not have in the past.
If you're looking to stock up on some booze without going out to the grocery store or liquor store, here are a few services to check out. We update this list periodically. Just remember that the same rules that have always applied to alcohol apply now, more than ever: Enjoy wine and spirits in moderation, and never drink and drive.
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Drizly
Drizly is an online alcohol delivery service that partners with more than 2,200 retailers across North America to send beer, wine, liquor and snacks to your door. It's available in 26 states and DC.
When you add something to your cart, you'll have the option to choose which store in your area will fulfill the order, as well as delivery ETAs, minimums and fees. You can often get your order delivered in under an hour (though the site currently warns to expect delays given the increased demand), or schedule a delivery for the future. , and you're good to go. The site is also encouraging users to select contactless deliveries.
Total Wine
Total Wine has a wide variety of liquor, beer and wine, and https://set-magazine.com/best-wine-cooler/ offers same-day alcohol and snack delivery across 17 states, as well as shipping and in-store pickup. If you've ever been in one of its stores, you know it has a wide variety to choose from, including domestic and craft beer and spirits. If you are looking for good wine, its Winery Direct deals let you mix six bottles to get a discount. Bottles start as low as $3.
Winc
Are you a wine enthusiast? Winc is a wine-of-the-month club and wine subscription service that has wine drinkers take a short quiz and offers recommendations that will match their palate for a monthly subscription of wine awesomeness. You can also search the site for whatever you prefer -- from red wine like pinot noir, to white wine such as sauvignon blanc, and more. Selecting four wines will get you free shipping each month, from both Winc's own wines and bottles from independent wineries. Bottles start at $13 each. Our sister site Chowhound named Winc the , and said that it "provides an overall great value for the wines and user-friendly site."
Saucey
Saucey offers 30-minute delivery or two-day shipping of beer, wine and liquor, with no delivery fees or order minimums -- the price is all rolled in, so what you see is what you pay (there are shipping fees, however). The catch is that it only operates that on-demand service in certain cities: Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Fresno, Jacksonville, Orlando, Orange County, Los Angeles, New York City, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Tampa and Washington, DC.
Minibar
Minibar operates in 18 states, promising to deliver great wine, beer and liquor to your door in under an hour. It also offers statewide shipping within three to five days, and an in-store pickup option at your local liquor store. The site stands out for its easy navigation and ability to quickly filter by type of alcohol, then store, country, size, container and price.
Wine.com
Home delivery is great, but if you're going out to Walgreens or FedEx anyway, online retailer Wine.com lets you order to pick up at one of those store locations near you. The site boasts that it has the "world's largest selection of wines," and you can have the bottles of wine delivered to your home or to one of those local pickup sites. You can also sign up for the StewardShip program -- a one-year subscription is $49, and gets you free shipping all year.
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If you live in a state that allows alcohol delivery from local restaurants, you can likely order drinks through your favorite food delivery app. Just open it up, navigate to the restaurant you want, and see if beer, wine or alcoholic drinks are available. Check out our list of here.
Instacart
In 22 states, you can add wine, beer and liquor to your grocery delivery order from online grocery service Instacart. Orders are fulfilled by grocery stores in your area. Regular delivery fees apply, and you'll need to show ID.
Happy ordering! For more, check out our roundup of everything you need to know to stay healthy and entertained while stuck at home, and the best online games to play with friends. You can also find out about the best meal kit delivery services, the best meat delivery and subscription services, the best coffee subscriptions and gourmet food and drink gifts to send to family and friends.
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