Total Wine and More

[bison34]

I swear this state. . . .

https://www.yahoo.com/news/total-win...112800827.html

There are 36 other states like Oklahoma, in this situation.

As Pete said, they challenge starw laws, and usually win. Not always, but usually.

[Pete]

Total Wine & More is planning a location in the old Gold Gym’s space at 3625 NW Expressway just east of Portland.

In March, we were first to report the chain was planning a location in Moore. Afterward, their liquor license application was rejected by the ABLE commission, as state law does not allow out-of-state ownership.

However, Total Wine is in the process of appealing that decision and has been successful in overturning similar statutes in several other states. The plan for a second location seems to indicate confidence in moving forward in Oklahoma. If things proceed, look for a third location in the Memorial/Edmond area.


Total Wine & More is the largest independent retailer of fine wine and operates 266 stores in 28 states.

A typical store is 25,000 square feet and carries more than 8,000 different wines from every wine-producing region in the world. They also carry more than 2,500 beers including many hard-to-find microbrews and imports. Plus 3,000 different spirits as well as all types of mixers and entertaining accessories.

The stores have frequent tastings and classes as well.

[Mballard85]

I'd assume they are very confident if they are still planning additional locations, this is honestly a big win.

[bison34]

The irony of this being right next to a grocery store that got rid of alcohol completely isn't lost on me.

They must be confident in overturning OK state law. We shall see.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Ya those are going to be a massive success. I expect the liquor store lobbies to fight this one tooth and nail.

[corwin1968]

Very happy to hear this!!

[MagzOK]

So Awesome!

[ManAboutTown]

That location will always be Circuit City to me and not Gold's Gym.

[jedicurt]

That location will always be Circuit City to me and not Gold's Gym.

it's the circuit city where i bought my first computer!

[Pete]

I don't have any inside information, but the old Dick's on Penn north of Memorial would be a great spot for a 3rd Total Wine location.

[Bowser214]

Now we need a Specs! Their bourbon pecan pie out now for thr Holidays is delicious!!

[jn1780]

The irony of this being right next to a grocery store that got rid of alcohol completely isn't lost on me.

They must be confident in overturning OK state law. We shall see.

Its also funny that Pruetts has grapes in their logo.

[Mballard85]

I don't have any inside information, but the old Dick's on Penn north of Memorial would be a great spot for a 3rd Total Wine location.

That's what I thought, perfect size for what they do.

[bison34]

That's what I thought, perfect size for what they do.

Isn't the old Dicks like, 3 times what a Total Wine store is?

[Pete]

Isn't the old Dicks like, 3 times what a Total Wine store is?

That old space is about double what they would need, but it could easily be split in half.

[tsou89]

If it defies anything ABLE commission I’m for it!

[Mott]

Would anyone guess the time frame for this judicial process. And since we’re talking about wine, how about WTSO, and the Garagiste?

[progressiveboy]

The irony of this being right next to a grocery store that got rid of alcohol completely isn't lost on me.

They must be confident in overturning OK state law. We shall see.

Especially, since it has been overturned by several States. I enjoyed Total Wine and Specs when I lived in Texas. Total Wine has such a vast, great selection and their employees are educated about their product!

[foodiefan]

Especially, since it has been overturned by several States. I enjoyed Total Wine and Specs when I lived in Texas. Total Wine has such a vast, great selection and their employees are educated about their product!

RE: selection. . . will they have to buy from the same wholesalers we have now? If so, are they big enough to influence what those wholesalers bring in?

[Jeepnokc]

RE: selection. . . will they have to buy from the same wholesalers we have now? If so, are they big enough to influence what those wholesalers bring in?

Yes they will be able to influence what comes in. However, not everything as some don't produce enough to cover every state. I collect a little whisky and I have been able to have certain spirits brought in that I have wanted by contacting the brands that I have relationships with.

[Mott]

How about Trader Joe’s, only 2 stores, relatively modest size of wine area, yet 99% of the wine is nowhere else in OK. Wonder how they do it, who brokers it in and then distributes to TJ. I would almost bet it’s direct on their grocery delivery trucks.

[BoulderSooner]

I would almost bet it’s direct on their grocery delivery trucks.

that would not be legal in Oklahoma

[Jeepnokc]

Has to go through local distributor. The only exception is the military bases. They are supplied out of Texas. I found the new Sir Davis whiskey there that is available in TX but not OK. Because they get their inventory from TX....it showed up on base.

[BoulderSooner]

Has to go through local distributor. The only exception is the military bases. They are supplied out of Texas. I found the new Sir Davis whiskey there that is available in TX but not OK. Because they get their inventory from TX....it showed up on base.

the base gets all kinds of good stuff ...

and tax free is very nice ..

[bison34]

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/busi...g/76731670007/

Oh well. Was nice thinking Oklahoma could have a nice thing, for one. Guess not.