Total Wine & More

11/17/2024

Did you know November is National Stout Month? We couldn’t celebrate it without mentioning a stout that’s released every Black Friday - Goose Island’s Bourbon County and it’s 2024 variants!

This years lineup includes: Original, Vanilla Rye, Macaroon, & the limited edition Bardstown Stout. Which one are you most excited to pick up on 11/29?

Want to learn more about these variants? Visit our website.
https://www.totalwine.com/discover/trends-and-occasions/goose-island-bourbon-county?cid=social:beer:::goose_island_2024_bourbon_county_lp:

11/16/2024

November is National Stout Month! Our social media manager is a big beer fan, and here’s what he was picking up the other week to inspire you to celebrate as well!

What new stout have you come across lately that you’ve been smitten with?

▸Left Hand Nitro Stout & Peanut Butter Milk Stout - these are not “new” but if you’ve had either, then you know why it’s on the list. A classic choice!

▸ Bourbon Barrel Aged Kentucky Stout - a BBA Imperial Milk Stout? Sign us up! Flavors of chocolate and roasted coffee. Hints of molasses round out the dark roasted notes and bring about a sweet finish.

▸ Dragon’s Milk Reserve Oatmeal Cookie - DELICIOUS. New Holland’s variants on Dragon’s Milk have been super interesting, and if you love oatmeal cookies you will LOVE this.

▸ Abita Fluffernutter - it’s a Blonde stout, which it’s been a while since we’ve seen one of those. This one is creamy, tasty, and absolutely worth the pickup if you can find it, as it is a limited-release within their distributed states (CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MI, NC, TN, TX, VA, and WI atm).

▸ Boulevard Barrel Aged Tiramisu - it’s Tiramisu in beer form. Flavors of coffee and cocoa that has been aged in Soft Red Wheat barrels from our friends at Holladay Distillery and brewed with espresso from our friends at Messenger. If you love coffee/tiramisu, you’ll love this! 🍻

11/15/2024

We simply cannot get off this Kavanaugh trend. It’s our favorite!

Kavanaugh has one of the tastiest lines of holiday flavors! 😍 From the OG Irish Cream to Salted Carmel and even Pumpkin Spice - they’re all winners for your holiday cocktails!

Need some drink inspiration? Try these flavors in one of these cocktails (which you can find on our website www.totalwine.com/cocktails)

🌟 Creamy Espresso Martini
🌟 Irish Cream Float
🌟 Pumpkin White Truffle Cocktail
🌟 Salted Caramel White Russian
🌟 Coffee Caramel Cream

Plus, did you know you can try these liqueurs before you buy them? Just ask a team member during your visit this week!

11/15/2024

Join us on January 16th in Miami for an evening of wine, food, and entertainment! Explore over 80 red and white Bordeaux wines poured by Château owners & winemakers, introducing the remarkable 2022 vintage. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

Early bird pricing, which saves $25 off General Admission and VIP Admission tickets, is only valid for ONE MORE WEEK through 11/24/2024. Grab your tickets today!

Check out the links below for all the details on one of our favorite events of the year. 🍷

https://www.totalwine.com/experience/tasting-events/tour-de-bordeaux
Tickets: https://web.cvent.com/event/e381c370-8a5f-4765-bf12-2c647656b5c4/

11/15/2024

The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to get ready for some football. It’s TOTALgating season! 🏈🍻

Just remember - you can get all your drinks AND snacks at our stores.

Seltzers? ✅
Beer? ✅
Spirits for mixing? ✅
Cups and other disposable glassware? ✅
Cheesy poofs and other salty snacks? Yep! ✅✅

11/15/2024

Molly’s got a hot new find she wanted to share with you - Chateau St. Nicholas Peppermint Liqueur! 🎅🎄That’s right, it’s like a snowglobe that plays music, the difference is you can actually drink what’s inside (and it’s tasty)! 🍸

As always, Molly has a few cocktail ideas to go with this one. Take a look!
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/liqueurscordialsschnapps/herbal-spice/mint/chateau-st-nicholas-peppermint-liqueur-snow-globe/p/2126254279?cid=social:spirits:::chateau_st_nicholas_peppermint_liqueur_pdp:

11/15/2024

The holidays just got a lot more merry!

Introducing your new favorite way to nog this year - Fireball Yule Nog!🔥

United States - 16.500% - The perfect Holiday gift for every Egg Nog Lover! It’s a blend of real cream and Fireball to provide a spirited treat! Love the taste of rich vanilla, and sweet cinnamon heat.

11/14/2024

Grab your wine glass, because it’s National Tempranillo Day!

Here are a few recommendations you can celebrate with today from Marion at our Laurel store. What are you putting into your basket to celebrate?

11/14/2024

We’re celebrating not one, but TWO grand openings today! Our newest stores in Woodbridge, VA and Rochester, MN are officially open for business and the ribbons are cut! 🎉

Stop by either location this weekend to see all our Grand Opening specials, join in on samplings with producers, and to meet your new store team. In accordance with all our Grand Openings, we have partnered with two local charities and will be donating a portion of our Grand Opening wine sales through Sunday (11/17/25) to each of their causes!

Our local community partner at the Woodbridge, VA store is @‌streetlightoutreach, and our local partner at the Rochester, MN store is
@‌channelonefoodbank.

So when you stop in today, tomorrow, or over the weekend at these two new stores - be sure to grab a few bottles to help support these amazing local organizations!

11/13/2024

November is National Stout Month! Our social media manager is a big beer fan, and here’s what he was picking up the other week to inspire you to celebrate as well!
What new stout have you come across lately that you’ve been smitten with?

▸Left Hand Nitro Stout & Peanut Butter Milk Stout - these are not “new” but if you’ve had either, then you know why it’s on the list. A classic choice!

▸ Bourbon Barrel Aged Kentucky Stout - a BBA Imperial Milk Stout? Sign us up! Flavors of chocolate and roasted coffee. Hints of molasses round out the dark roasted notes and bring about a sweet finish.

▸ Dragon’s Milk Reserve Oatmeal Cookie - DELICIOUS. New Holland’s variants on Dragon’s Milk have been super interesting, and if you love oatmeal cookies you will LOVE this.

▸ Abita Fluffernutter - it’s a Blonde stout, which it’s been a while since we’ve seen one of those. This one is creamy, tasty, and absolutely worth the pickup if you can find it, as it is a limited-release within their distributed states (CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MI, NC, TN, TX, VA, and WI atm).

▸ Boulevard Barrel Aged Tiramisu - it’s Tiramisu in beer form. Flavors of coffee and cocoa that has been aged in Soft Red Wheat barrels from our friends at Holladay Distillery and brewed with espresso from our friends at Messenger. If you love coffee/tiramisu, you’ll love this! 🍻

11/13/2024

There’s not much time left to grab our 2024 Wine Advent Calendar! If you already have one, then it really will be the Most Winederful Time of the Year. 🥂

What wines can you expect form this years advent calendar? We have 24 wines from all over the world, including: France, Spain, Chile, Hungary, and South Africa in a variety of styles across red and white wines.

Don’t wait, grab yours before they sell out this year!

11/12/2024

Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving are right around the corner! So we put together a quick little infographic for you on which wines will pair with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

Did we not include your favorite dish? Let us know what it is, and we’ll happily give you a recommendation in the comments.

https://www.totalwine.com/discover/trends-and-occasions/best-wine-for-thanksgiving-dinner?cid=social:thanksgiving:learn::wine_for_thanksgiving_lp:

11/12/2024

🚨 New arrival alert! 🚨

Have you heard the news? Kahlua Chocolate Sips is HERE! Great to add to a cocktail and take the chocolate notes to the next level, but we think it’s perfect just over ice. 🍫

11/11/2024

Were you lucky enough to snag limited Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8YO Bourbon? It went super fast in most areas, but you can still find some bottles out there! (Select stores in NM, NV, SC, TX, and WA)

Just incase you haven’t heard about this one, this bottle is a celebration of Jimmy’s incredible milestone. The limited-edition release is age-stated and features an additional unique blend of 8 and 9 YO bourbons from Jimmy’s favorite rick house, delivered at 101 proof to Jimmy’s liking.

11/11/2024

Got a case of the Monday’s? Then you need a case of Founder’s new Fall/Winter Variety pack! 😄🍻

The new pack features a variety of beers perfect for sipping this season, especially around the bonfire. But which one is your favorite?

Blonde Roast?
Oatmeal Stout?
Vanilla Porter?
Winter Bock?

https://www.totalwine.com/beer/variety-packs-gift-sets/variety-packs/founders-fallwinter-variety/p/2126248886?cid=social:::new_item:founders_variety_pack:

11/10/2024

Thanksgiving (and Friendsgiving) are right around the corner! Mike wants to make sure you, and your bar, are ready for guests to stop by for those celebrations. 🍹🦃

Watch his latest video for a couple of quick tips on which bottles to have ready for the holidays this season!

11/10/2024

Pumpkin spice.. Chardonnay?? 🤔

It sounds weird, but trust us - it’s like a Buttery Chardonnay and a PSL combined to form the ultimate fall wine. 🎃☕🍷

Stop by and grab a bottle to try for yourself before it’s gone for the season!

08/16/2024

WOW!!!! New wine alert!!! Caliveda Pinot Noir was our top wine of 2023. They have now released a robust red blend, and a rich, cabernet sauvignon. Pour up a glass, sit back, relax, and enjoy the weekend!

08/16/2024

Luster Limoncello! Finish out your summer with this refreshing limoncello recipe called Light & Stormy:
1.5oz Luster Strawberry Limoncello
1.5oz dark rum
Ginger Beer to top
Fill collins glass with ice. Add all ingredients and stir well. Garnish with line wedge.

08/15/2024

Looking for a great Bourbon with nice long finishes? Stop in a grab a bottle of Oregon Spirits and take home the newly released Bottled in Bond! These are limited production bourbons made with the highest quality. This bourbon is sure to please any crowd.

08/10/2024

Pop open this bottle and unwind! Bella Strada Bellini is a nice and refreshing drink any day of the week. Try it in 3 different flavors Strawberry, Lemon, and Peach. Chill and enjoy!

08/09/2024

Easy Breezy!!!!! Just pour over ice and enjoy this ready to drink Margarita. Stop in and grab a bottle today!

08/08/2024

Gin lovers, it's time to grab your favorite tonic or soda and make a drink with the new Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin.

This Gin expertly blends eight botanicals to creat an exquisite spirit with lively citrus notes, crisp cucumber, fragrant jasmine and delicate spice. The result is an exceptional spirit bursting with flavor.

Stop by this week and grab a bottle for yourself!

08/03/2024

Have you been loving sweet wines lately? Then we have something NEW you need to stop in and grab.

Meet the new Sera Fiore MAXX wines! These wines are all in the sweet wine style and coming in at 16% ABV, with 5 delicious flavors including strawberry & grape, peach, mango, pineapple, and blackberry. All for under $9 a bottle!

Stop by this week and grab a bottle to try for yourself!

07/08/2024

Hey Madison fans - join us this week for our next wine class: Discover New Wines from the Old World!

Cost is $20/person. See our website for date/time and availability.
www.totalwine.com/events?cid=social:class:::discover_new_wine_from_old_world_class:

Class Description:
In some corners of Europe, they've been making wine for 4,000 years! And practice, as we’ll taste, makes perfect!

Join us to sample outstanding wines from the Old World, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and more! We'll discover how the Old World's native grapes and long winemaking traditions have helped shape how the wine is made and enjoyed today around the world.

06/23/2024

Hey Hot Ones lovers! Have you heard the news? Hot Ones teamed up with New Amsterdam vodka to create a new flavored vodka, Heat Check!

This one blends all your favorite spices and peper flavors, from serrano to habenero, to create a vodka with that extra kick of heat.

06/20/2024

Hey Madison fans!

Our Head Mixologist, Molly, has a tasty new recipe for a Top Shelf Margarita that she thinks you should try!

Why? It’s super easy to make and REALLY tasty. Plus, it’s Monday. Start the week off right!

06/20/2024

Stocking up on our 2024 Summer Hot List.

Check out our website for these 17 perfect wines to celebrate tomorrow with at the right price - all under $20!

06/13/2024

Hey Madison fans!
Looking for a gift for Father's Day for the Cabernet loving dad in your life? Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 50th Anniversary has just hit, and would make an amazing present this Sunday! 🎁🍷

Grab a bottle via our website, or stop by, while supplies last!
https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/caymus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-50th-anniversary/p/2126249225?cid=social:wine:::caymus_cabernet_50th_anniversary_pdp:

06/11/2024

Hey Madison!
If you're looking for the Aviation Gin Deadpool x Wolverine bottles, we have a very limited quantity of them in stock!

Stop by and grab your bottle, or visit our website to secure a bottle.
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/gin/aviation-american-gin-deadpool-edition/p/2126250231?cid=social:spirits:::aviation_gin_deadpool_edition_pdp:

06/05/2024

Hey Madison - it’s here! 🍷
The Caymus Vineyards 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet is now hitting stores, and this years vintage marks their 50th anniversary. ⁠
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Cheers to the Wagner Family's history, tradition and quality winemaking with this limited release Cabernet! ⁠🥂
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See website for additional details on this new arrival.
https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/caymus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-50th-anniversary/p/2126249225?cid=social:wine:::caymus_cabernet_sauvignon_50th_anniversary_pdp:

05/24/2024

People have been asking, and they are here!

The Deadpool Movie limited-edition Aviation Gin bottles have landed at our Madison store! Stop by and grab one of these commemorative bottles (while supplies last). Once they're gone, they're gone!

05/24/2024

NEW ITEM ALERT!

The best way to kick off the summer is with the ✨ NEW Oberon SUNSHINE ☀️😎 Shady Pack ✨

☀️ Tropical Shandy

☀️ Lemonade Shandy

☀️ Cherry Limeade Shandy

How do you Shandy?

05/15/2024

🚨 IT'S HERE! 🚨
Stop by our Madison store this week and pickup the new High Noon Sun Sips Vodka Tea Variety Pack! Flavors in the variety pack include: OG tea, peach, lemon, and raspberry.

Grab a pack online here:
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/ready-to-drink/high-noon-vodka-tea-variety/p/2126248745?cid=social:hard_bev:::high_noon_vodka_tea_variety_pdp:

05/08/2024

Hey Madison fans!

Moms really deserve ALL the cheers! Seriously - do you have any idea what they’ve put up with?

So give Mom some thanks and time to relax - with a glass of wine! Grab her a Total Wine & More gift card for Mother’s Day this Sunday (May 12th)!

https://www.totalwine.com/discover/gift-guide/gift-cards?cid=social:mothers_day:::gift_card_lp:

05/02/2024

We've got the perfect cocktail ready for your Cinco de Mayo enjoyment - the Aperix Margarita! ⁠🍹⁠
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Watch as our Mixologist Molly walks you through this quick and easy 3-ingredient recipe, and stop in this weekend to grab the ingredients for your .

You can also grab the ingredients online here:
https://www.totalwine.com/cocktail-recipes/aperix-margarita?cid=social:cocktail:::aperix_margarita_recipe:

04/26/2024

On 🥨, we celebrate in our own way - by turning that delicious pretzel into cocktail form! Who wants a Salted Carmel Pretzel cocktail? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Ingredients:

- Melted caramel
- Salt
- 1 3/4 oz. Skrewball Whiskey
- 3/4 oz. Chocolate
- 1/2 oz. Half and half
- Ice

Instructions:

1) Dip glass into caramel and rim with salt.
2) Combine Skrewball, liqueur, half and half with ice and shake.
2) Strain into glass and enjoy!

https://www.totalwine.com/cocktail-recipes/salted-caramel-pretzel?cid=social:cocktail:::salted_caramel_pretzel_cocktail:

04/25/2024

🌶️🌶️ Hot new arrival! 🌶️🌶️
New CASAMIGAS Jalapeno Tequila is here! 🍹 Made from 100% Blue Weber agave and naturally flavored with green jalapeños to create a balanced tequila with just the right level of heat. 🥵

Stop by and grab a bottle, or order it online here:
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/tequila/flavored-tequila/jalapeno/casamigas-jalapeno-tequila/p/2126245137?cid=social:new:::casamigas_jalapeno_tequila_pdp:

04/18/2024

You can totally Spritz with us!

Pop open a can of your new favorite pre-mixed cocktail - Ketel One Spritz cans. Available in three refreshing flavors: Peach Orange Blossom, Cucumber Mint, and Grapefruit Rose.

Check availability online here: https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/brand/ketel-one-botanical?cid=social:rtd:::ketel_one_botanical_spritz_brand_plp:

03/22/2024

Chianti might be one of Italy’s most famous wine styles, and it pairs amazingly with hard cheeses, grilled pork and pasta dishes. 🍝 St. Giorgio Chianti Classico Riserva is a prime example - rated 96 points with notes of red berry and licorice, this Italian red is delightful!