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| - My liver cowers in fear of Total Wines...Lets be objective: You have a bevvy of choices to appease the liquor-lover inside you. But how many of them carry literally every possible beverage option you can imagine? Total Wines does. Its scary when someone says such a thing..."I love looking at liquor, bro!"...But here, it is ok....and I will explain why now!
~What to Do~
Find and procure whatever alcohol option your taste buds prefer. Also, attend classes/seminars on the art of the drink, as well as the occasional tasting, depending on the offering.
~The Good~
Looking in each aisle, you get a really good sense of options for how to get your drink on. The selection, no matter the type of drink, is beyond comprehensive. They have items from around the world, some of which I never would have known or been able to try...especially in the beer aisles and the numerous liquors they ship in from other countries. The prices are so reasonable that I can try out new items without breaking the bank. At a supermarket, your choices are limited at best to the popular brands, at a general markup. And yes we do have Bevmo here in the valley. Bevmo pales in comparison, their prices simply do not match up to Total Wines on a consistent basis. The events they hold are very strong as well, something Bevmo doesn't do. Their selection doesn't either. I understand my drinks, so all I really need are general suggestions or navigation help, and they provide that with customer service. I asked about the different coconut rums offered here (they have 8 different brands, off the top of my head) and the nuances of each. The rep was able to explain the differences, like alcohol %'s, taste, creaminess, etc. Outstanding service. Finally, they provide a comprehensive free book on all their offerings, along with price points and general information. It is a great tool, they also have another book free of charge which delves into the different types of drink from around the world. Thank you, Total Wine.
~The Bad
There really is not much to complain about. The prices are almost always lower than anywhere else (I check), and customer service is very strong. I do take issue with the beer growler station they have, which does not allow you to taste test the offerings. I am no smarty pants, but I feel like this is something that would markedly enhance my experience and allow me to choose more openly what they are offering. Why would I buy an entire growler filled with a craft beer I may not like? I know, right? So that makes me shake my head a bit. Other than that, we are sound as a pound.
~The Down Low~
If Frank the Tank were real, he would shop here. He would marvel at the prices, throw his keg into the back of the not street legal Red Dragon, drive home laughing, then hold an awesome party. Originally I have TW with 4.5 stars due to the growler station snafu, but I will round up with Yelp's star system. 5 stars go out to Total Wine for the outstanding selection, amazing prices, strong customer service, fun/insightful events, and fast friendly checkout. When you want something from a vine, you best go to Total Wine. :-D ENJOY!
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