Total Wine - Roseville, MN

They were handing out gift bags with gift cards when went. Schell's mixed pils pack for $3 after tax out the door is a win for me! I probably won't go back though. Honestly, I like the selection and vibe better where I already shop.

Also saw great prices on whisk(e)y... $25 for highland park 12 dropped my jaw.

 

How could something brand new suddenly be able to open with all kinds of rare stuff?

 

They're not brand new. They have many stores in many states, and huge buying clout. Knowing this store was going to open in MN they set aside some great stuff to get people excited (at least whiskey-wise).

 

Anyone have an address? Having trouble finding it.

 

It's in the Fairview Commons, in the same complex with the Twins Pro Shop, Cost Plus World Market, where the original Barnes and Nobel used to be.

 

corner of terminal rd and Fairview Ave

 

Eventually, they will have more local stuff.

 

For those of you with a hard on for this store and are part of the "pro liquor stores open on Sunday" crowd; if that day ever comes a half dozen Total Wines will open in every corner of the metro.

 

Mine too. So I bought one. And some beer, of course.

 

Thanks for the location info, I was hoping for some Rip Van but no luck. Large beer selection but will stick with my local for the most part. But the whiskey selection is something to see!

 

Damn! Would have loved to grab a bottle of Pappy!!!!

 

Sounds great for the whiskey folks, it doesn't work that way for beer. It would be illegal to drag anything purchased outstate across the border. Do you assume wholesalers are sitting on mountains of rare beer to send immediately to someone they've never sold anything to?

 

What I mean to say is there is zero chance a new license has access to 2010 Darkness for retail sale. Zero.

 

I thought the same thing, However, I was curious to see how long they have been building inventory. i.e would something like Abyss be around, or maybe some straggling Bourbon county. Seems like the selection is on par with many other local shops currently

 

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I was under that impression as well. They had some CW BW a few other straglers but nothing worth setting your hair on fire.

The had Lucette Ride Again for $8.99 for a sixer of 16 oz cans I believe. I rarely see this, very underrated brew.

 

I misunderstood your initial question - I thought you were asking about the Pappy, which was why I responded. Of course they wouldn't have access to older beers, they're new to this market.

 

I went there yesterday. They had a good selection, but nothing rare as others have said. Their prices are ridiculously low on higher volume things (summit, surly, indeed, BMC) but pretty much the same with some of the smaller volume brews. I was sad they had the whole Lindeman's lineup, but no Cuve Renee. I asked about getting that in, as I would drink it more at $8-9 than $11-12. They took my number and said they'd see if they could get it.

Their organization/categorization of the beer sucks. Its spread through 3 isles without a discernible system, so prepare to wander back and forth, but thats about my only gripe.

Also, the wife loves champagne, and they are 30-40% cheaper in thes category than most other stores. Barefoot is $6 (normally 10-11), Korbel is $9 (normally 12-14), Chandon is $14 (normally 20). Those are below sale price most other places, so I know where im getting the better half's booze.

So my take: Ill go there frequently for the easy to find stuff. Ill still frequent the little guys for the uncommon/limited/rare stuff.

Personally I liked the feel of the store. They'll be getting my business frequently.

 

I went last night, picked up a $5 roch 10 and some CWBBBW and Pt5. The only grand opening-ish thing going on was some dude with an acoustic guitar covering 'Poker Face'.

 

Also illegal for wine and spriits.

 

Where did you find Plead the 5th?! I looked all over for it ha.

I did pick up two single bottles at Elevated today. They said they only received one case!