Having a liquor store open up in a city where you can find
alcohol practically everywhere can obviously cause skepticism. One might wonder
how a store like this would survive in New Orleans, and why on Earth they would
open a location here. However, after speaking with a local resident about it, it's
easy to see how Total Wine & More could easily become your new favorite
location for all things alcohol.
Total Wine & More has over 6,000 wines, more than 2,000
bottles of liquor with over 15 types of spirits, and over 1,000 different types
of beer to choose from. Not only is their selection massive, but one can shop
by country and region, with wine having over 10 countries to choose from.
"Going to Total Wine & More is an experience," Silva
said. "I find myself enlightened when discovering their huge selection."
Not only is there a wide range of spirits, wine, and beer,
but they provide customers with assistance from Total Wine Professionals, so
you're never lost when selecting a good bottle of vino. With their wine training,
which includes over six tests, help is guaranteed when shopping in Total Wine
& More.
"Through a comprehensive curriculum, which touches on a wide
variety of information— ranging from history and terroir to iconic winemakers
and esoteric grape varietals—the program gave me the tools to help the people
who come into my store find the right bottle for the right occasion," said Aaron
Enskat, on the company website.
The experience of Total Wine & More is an affordable and
unique way to learn about wine and more. With prices lower there than most
surrounding stores, this spot is bound to thrive.
So, has this dispelled any doubts about this one-of-a-kind
liquor store? Yes. If there's one thing that you learn from growing up in New
Orleans, it's that we locals love a good drink. Therefore, being able to
purchase liquor at a low price and also have the opportunity to learn about
your favorite wines and spirits is a win-win.
