Don,
in my experience, it can be. Especially if it is shipped twice-over. If I
were to enter a wine in a contest where I had to ship my wine to, I would
ship it as early as possible. Also, you should inquire about storage
facilities of the wines entered.......
Joanne

"Don S" > wrote in message
om...
> > Technically, it is probably against the law. So is going 59 mph in a 55
> > zone.
>
> I take it that most people ship their wines to contests
> via the mail or UPS so it must be a common thing.
>
> As a side question, when you ship to a contest is shipping
> bottle shock not a problem?
>
> Don