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Are TSAs restrictions effecting the way you travel with wine? It’s a good question posed by Annie, one of our forum readers. “Getting wine from point A to point B has always been a bit of a challenge for air travelers. But since the liquid carry-on restrictions went into effect, it’s more difficult than ever”.

She is questioning the effects of these restrictions on people who travel with wine, whether it’s bringing a few bottles home from a wine country trip or taking a special bottle to a vacation destination. So what’s the scoop?

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Anyone that has traveled with their wine in hand has experienced some sort of problem along their route. Here are a few tips to consider when traveling by air, boat, train or bus.

If you are flying any time soon, be certain to read up on the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Permitted and Prohibited items list. Rules seem to change often enough to require a quick review of the limitations before you travel. The 3-1-1 rule regulates carry-on liquids, and to date, the TSA will only allow each passenger a three ounce liquid limit (or less) stored neatly in a one quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag. So if you have a 750 ml bottle of wine,

expect to pack it in your checked luggage or leave it at home. There is one exception to the rule: Items purchased after the checkpoint have been pre-screened and are allowed on the plane so if you want to pay the airport prices, you can carry your purchase onboard. Read the rest of this entry »

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For all those who travel on business and don’t take advantage of the wineries to visit in your destination cities, this column is for you. There are several good reasons beyond your own selfish needs that make visiting any available winery within reach during your business travel advisable and in some cases even necessary and I will list the top ten now… Read the rest of this entry »

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