Selling wine on Shopify: the compliance checklist, automated
Shopify makes it easy to sell. Shipping alcohol legally across states is another matter. Here's how Slingstone Compliance fits into a Shopify store.
2 min read · Slingstone
At checkout
When a shopper checks out, Slingstone decides in real time whether each item can ship to that address — accounting for state rules, dry areas, product type and alcohol content, the customer's volume limits and your license status. Shoppers see a clear message if something can't ship, before they pay.
Tax that's traceable
Sales tax and alcohol excise are calculated by destination, and every rate traces back to its source rule, so you can answer an auditor's question without a support ticket.
Returns from your real sales
Because Slingstone sees every Shopify order, monthly, quarterly and annual returns are built from actual sales, not re-keyed reports. You approve, Slingstone files and schedules payment.
Your other channels count too
Wine club, tasting room, wholesale and 3PL orders count toward the same consumer limits and returns, so your Shopify store isn't the only part of the business that's compliant.
Legacy tools vs. Slingstone
| Legacy tools | Slingstone |
|---|---|
| Checkout app without filings | Checkout checks plus filings included |
| Shopify-only view of limits | Limits tracked across every channel |
| Opaque tax rates | Every rate traced to its source |
| Manual setup of states and rules | AI-driven setup you review |