How to Buy Wines and Spirits

Capital Wine & Spirits is a University preferred contract and Penn Marketplace participating supplier of wine and spirits effective May 1, 2009. In additional to wine and spirits, University staff may purchase wines and spirits for consumption at approved on-campus University events and local dinners. Alcohol may not be purchased for resale, except by those University entities holding valid Pennsylvania liquor licenses. Wine/spirits purchases are NOT exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax.

For events outside Pennsylvania, the liquor laws of the state where the event is held will govern. In all cases, the alcohol must be used in accordance with the University Alcohol Policy.

Ordering Information

All wines and spirits must be purchased within Pennsylvania at a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) wines and spirits store, or by placing a purchase order with Capital Wine & Spirits. All Capital Wine & Spirits purchase orders must be processed via the BEN Buys purchasing system. The Capital Wine & Spirits product catalog is available to all BEN Buys users in the Penn Marketplace.

Prepayment with a Will-Call Check is No Longer Required

Prior to placing a purchase order with Capital Wine & Spirits, please contact the sales representative listed below to confirm the availability of your specific selections. Capital Wine & Spirits offers free assistance with event planning, quantity selecting, and product recommendations. For a nominal fee, Capital Wine & Spirits will deliver the products to your event on campus, or upon request will coordinate delivery with limited number of University approved caterers.

For small quantities, purchases of wine or spirits may be made in person at a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) wines and spirits store. Payment must be made using a University issued American Express Corporate Travel Card and submitted on a C-form for reimbursement. The University's MasterCard Purchasing Card may not be used for wine or spirit purchases.