Total Wine Coming To TV

[Aloha1]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.

[Stu from NYC]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.

Not familiar with it but always good to have an extra place to purchase wine.

Now when do we get a Trader Joes. They have a worldwide exclusive on our favorite wine.

[JSR22]

I guess Total Wine is going in where the Earth Fare market was suppose to open.

[dewilson58]

I will check with my hairdresser's cousin's landscaper and get back to you.

[JSR22]

I will check with my hairdresser's cousin's landscaper and get back to you.

They have job postings for the new store. Legit.

[dewilson58]

They have job postings for the new store. Legit.


So did Publix by Southern Oaks.


:1rotfl:

[Michael Charles]

Total Wine is a wonderful store. Great selections of all wines and craft beers. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff, at least at the 2 locations that I've been to. A wine superstore!

[davem4616]

This is great news

We enjoyed shopping at Total Wine down in Ft Lauderdale before we moved up to TV

For years we shopped at an ABC store...then a Total Wine set up shop across the street....ABC closed it's door, they
just couldn't compete with Total Wine

Once we move up to TV and found that there were no Total Wines up here we started buying wines on Wine.com and other online sites....we won't have to do that now that a Total Wine store is coming here....yay

[Aloha1]

So did Publix by Southern Oaks.


:1rotfl:

I confirmed this directly with Total Wine Corporate.

[Mary Windsor]

Hooray!! We LOVED Total Wine when we lived in D.C.

[Northwoods]

This is the bright spot in the middle of a very depressing year Best news I've heard all year!!!

[prendymom]

Total wine would be great. We had one in VA & it's awesome. Costco would be a welcome addition here too. Instead of driving 60 miles to get to one. :)

[Jmiller176]

Lmao! Dwilson58.
Total Wine is a great store for all our beverages.

[Rick13994]

I enjoyed Total Wine where I lived before TV. They had a large selection of everything including spirits. The great thing is I received a Total Wine gift card from Co-Workers when I retired in July.

[villageuser]

That is awesome news!! Thanks for the info.

[Bridget Staunton]

Wonderful news, I visit Total Wine when I am in Gainsville or in Orlando, now I can go 4 miles to shop

[Windguy]

Not familiar with it but always good to have an extra place to purchase wine.

Now when do we get a Trader Joes. They have a worldwide exclusive on our favorite wine.
This isn’t just a “place to purchase wine.” Total Wine is the size of a large grocery store and probably has ten times the selection of wine, beer, and spirits that ABC has. They also have much cheaper prices. Trader Joe’s doesn’t even come close in selection. Check out what Total Wine has and you might find a new favorite.

[hotrodgirl]

Just looked up the location on their corporate site. It's 641 Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake. When I googled that, it's next to the B of A at approximately 441 and Rolling Acres. Now, we just need Trader Joe's in the Earth Fare spot😉

[Jupiter Joan]

Awesome news

[bilcon]

"Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker." Great store., but feel badly for ABC down the road. They have been there for years.

[davem4616]

"Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker." Great store., but feel badly for ABC down the road. They have been there for years.


a little competition never hurt anybody...ABC has the opportunity to make changes to remain viable in the market that they choose to serve

let's see what happens

[toeser]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.

Their selection is awesome, but they are not the bargain they were when they first started opening stores. Their prices were far below anyone else. That ship has sailed. They are now competitive but no longer the great bargain.

[Cranford61]

Not familiar with it but always good to have an extra place to purchase wine.

Now when do we get a Trader Joes. They have a worldwide exclusive on our favorite wine.Why is it “good to have another place to buy wine?”

[Dkeith]

Yay! That’s great news. I love Total Wine in Miami when visiting family. Congrats!

[jjp2532]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.

Great news, love the store.

[Topspinmo]

Good! another place I can get my Mad Dog 2020. Hey!

[Gerryk12]

It would be even better news that Costco was opening near them.

[Scorpyo]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.
Good news and bad news. Good news - Total Wine has a great selection and good pricing. Bad news - Why not 466A instead of 441? There's plenty of room and it's a lot closer to my place!

[Stu from NYC]

Why is it “good to have another place to buy wine?”

Competition is always a good thing, makes companies be more efficient in their operations

[Stu from NYC]

This isn’t just a “place to purchase wine.” Total Wine is the size of a large grocery store and probably has ten times the selection of wine, beer, and spirits that ABC has. They also have much cheaper prices. Trader Joe’s doesn’t even come close in selection. Check out what Total Wine has and you might find a new favorite.

We certainly will, like Aldi wines but like to try others.

[Scorpyo]

It would be even better news that Costco was opening near them.
I agree wholeheartedly and disagree as well. Costco is like - my favorite. However, I have a home in Alpharetta, GA as well. 2 Costco's, one 4 miles away, the other about 14. I recently went to Costco for a $5 rotisserie chicken, left with $349 worth of stuff. If that was the exception it would be okay but unfortunately it's the rule (at least with me). Gotta have those shorts. Somehow the ones I have shrunk. Might as well get a couple of colors. Hmmm Pecan Pralines. This time I promise I won't finish it in one night. I'll only have a couple each day. Look at that, the floor jack is priced so low. I'll do my own oil changes and save money as well as being productive. I only have 150 k-cups at home. I guess while I'm here...........On and on and on - you get my point.

[retiredguy123]

I hope they have my favorite kind of wine. Cheap.

[BettyBoop1952]

Nice to have another option but sad to hear that it's just down the highway from ABC which has been the to-go place for wine/liquor. They may not be able to survive this competition. Too bad they couldn't have opened up shop closer to 466.🤷*♀️

[valuemkt]

That would be a welcome addition IMO. I've shopped the one near Orlando .. after always going to them in Atlanta. Especially those that carry spirits in addition to Wines. Great prices, great selection. Will give ABC MUCH NEEDED competition.

[Aloha1]

Total Wine has a great selection of wines from around the world. Their Winery Direct and Distillery Direct programs bring in lesser known single malts and wines at very good prices. I've bought some pinots and scotches I can't find anywhere else. That and their sales and coupons make it a real bargain.

[Stu from NYC]

Total Wine has a great selection of wines from around the world. Their Winery Direct and Distillery Direct programs bring in lesser known single malts and wines at very good prices. I've bought some pinots and scotches I can't find anywhere else. That and their sales and coupons make it a real bargain.

love coupons:coolsmiley:

[bpascani]

We had one in Gainesville. If they have the same products and trained staff down here, it's an AWESOME store!!!

[Aloha1]

I agree wholeheartedly and disagree as well. Costco is like - my favorite. However, I have a home in Alpharetta, GA as well. 2 Costco's, one 4 miles away, the other about 14. I recently went to Costco for a $5 rotisserie chicken, left with $349 worth of stuff. If that was the exception it would be okay but unfortunately it's the rule (at least with me). Gotta have those shorts. Somehow the ones I have shrunk. Might as well get a couple of colors. Hmmm Pecan Pralines. This time I promise I won't finish it in one night. I'll only have a couple each day. Look at that, the floor jack is priced so low. I'll do my own oil changes and save money as well as being productive. I only have 150 k-cups at home. I guess while I'm here...........On and on and on - you get my point.
I get your point all too well. :)

[Aloha1]

Quick update on Total Wine coming to TV. "Coming Soon" sign is up on the space. It's the bigger building behind Miller Ale House where Earth Fare was originally going. Space is next to the Goodwill store. I would estimate 4 to 6 weeks for opening based on what the interior build out looks like as of today.

At least this is one "rumor" that is true!

[Stu from NYC]

Quick update on Total Wine coming to TV. "Coming Soon" sign is up on the space. It's the bigger building behind Miller Ale House where Earth Fare was originally going. Space is next to the Goodwill store. I would estimate 4 to 6 weeks for opening based on what the interior build out looks like as of today.

At least this is one "rumor" that is true!

Great thanks for sharing

[jrg908369]

Shelving is going in now at Total Wine. It is located next to the Goodwill Store behind the Miller's Ale House. Looks like it is still a couple of months away and it also looks like it will be smaller than their typical store but it will still be a welcome addition.

[davem4616]

Total wine would be great. We had one in VA & it's awesome. Costco would be a welcome addition here too. Instead of driving 60 miles to get to one. :)



There's a BJ's in Clermont...only 30 miles south of TV....great meats

[Stu from NYC]

So when is Trader Joes coming here?

[New Englander]

So when is Trader Joes coming here?

Trader Joe's will be going near to the New Wegmans.

[Stu from NYC]

Trader Joe's will be going near to the New Wegmans.

OK I will bite, where is the new Wegmans?

Is it down the road from the new Costco?

[Dgizzi]

I will check with my hairdresser's cousin's landscaper and get back to you.
Haha. Too funny!

[New Englander]

OK I will bite, where is the new Wegmans?

Is it down the road from the new Costco?

Nope. It's next to Hobby Lobby.

[Aloha1]

Shelving is going in now at Total Wine. It is located next to the Goodwill Store behind the Miller's Ale House. Looks like it is still a couple of months away and it also looks like it will be smaller than their typical store but it will still be a welcome addition.

Hard to tell square footage looking in a window but it looked close to the size of their store at Millenia in Orlando. I'm thinking a September open.

[Aloha1]

Supposedly the Total Wine Grand Opening is August 20th! Posted on another site. I'm working on verifying the date but that sounds about right given the interior build out status.

[Stu from NYC]

Supposedly the Total Wine Grand Opening is August 20th! Posted on another site. I'm working on verifying the date but that sounds about right given the interior build out status.

Darn we are busy that day but most likely will not sell out their entire stock first day:icon_wink:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

There's a BJ's in Clermont...only 30 miles south of TV....great meats to have someone in a restaurant to cook my meat
but don’t have the urge to travel 30 miles to buy meat

[Stu from NYC]

to have someone in a restaurant to cook my meat
but don’t have the urge to travel 30 miles to buy meat

Thought of raising some cattle in our yard which would also save on mowing.

Would my neighbors have a problem and report us if we throw them a steak or two?

[Aloha1]

Back on topic. CONFIRMED!! Grand Opening 8/20 sign posted in store window!!

[jrg908369]

Ad in the paper today for the opening 8/20 of the new Total Wine and Spirits. 641 N Highway 27/441 Lady Lake. Behind the Miller Ale House and next door to the Goodwill Store. Best selection of Beer, Wine and Spirits around. And there is a $10 coupon in today's paper.

[Viperguy]

Been to one in Destin. Not just wine but a great craft beer and cheese selection.

[JSR22]

I just returned from shopping at Total Wine. Wonderful selection of wine from all over the world. A lot of friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are located next to Goodwill. They did not take over where Earth Fare was building.

[davem4616]

Heard a rumor that Total Wine was planning to open a location by Millers Ale House on 27/441. Doing some research, it is confirmed. They are currently on boarding staff and will have a Grand Opening announcement in the near future.


Total Wine opens today!!!!

there was a coupon in yesterday's paper...spend $50 and get 10% off...good for the next few days

'bottoms up"

[Doctorcrime]

In Fort Myers Florida there is a Total Wine. They say that they have 10,000 bottles of wine!! Looks like it to me! And the house brand of Scotch, Grangstone is VERY nice!

[davem4616]

I hope they have my favorite kind of wine. Cheap.



life is too short to drink cheap wine :icon_wink:

[golfing eagles]

I just returned from shopping at Total Wine. Wonderful selection of wine from all over the world. A lot of friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are located next to Goodwill. They did not take over where Earth Fare was building.

I'm confused----their grand opening is today, how could you have been there yesterday??????

[JSR22]

I'm confused----their grand opening is today, how could you have been there yesterday??????

It was open. There were a number of customers in the store. They had a great a selection and offering wine tasting.

[Stu from NYC]

life is too short to drink cheap wine :icon_wink:

We are kind of wine peasants. Enjoying a moscato at Aldi for less than 3 bucks and it even has a cork.:shocked:

Will try some new ones at Total Wine in next few days.

[davem4616]

We enjoy drinking a moderately priced 'table wine' with dinner during the week

On the weekends, or when entertaining guests, we like a more upscale wine.

A nice feature with Total Wines is that the staff will post their personal recommendations for all to see....(very much like Barnes & Noble employees posted their favorite read)... we've enjoyed many of their recommendations in the past

[retiredguy123]

life is too short to drink cheap wine :icon_wink:
Okay, I'll cut loose and give it a try. I pay $4.50 for a bottle of cheap wine. I only like dry white light wines, like Woodbridge Savignon Blanc. How much do I need to pay to not be drinking a cheap wine?

[JSR22]

Okay, I'll cut loose and give it a try. I pay $4.50 for a bottle of cheap wine. I only like dry white light wines, like Woodbridge Savignon Blanc. How much do I need to pay to not be drinking a cheap wine?
Total Wine has quit e a few bottles that are rated 90 or 91 for $10 to $11. They are very good.

[retiredguy123]

Total Wine has quit e a few bottles that are rated 90 or 91 for $10 to $11. They are very good.
Thanks, but I may need to go more expensive. My $4.50 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc is rated 85. I occasionally buy a bottle of Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc for $10-12 to impress people. It is rated at 91, but honestly, I cannot tell the difference.

[Stu from NYC]

Total Wine has quit e a few bottles that are rated 90 or 91 for $10 to $11. They are very good.

We will be giving it a try but we have our own rating system.

If we like it, it is good if do not like it not so good.:duck:

[retiredguy123]

We will be giving it a try but we have our own rating system.

If we like it, it is good if do not like it not so good.:duck:
If you want to be a wine critic, I don't think just liking it is good enough. Hopefully, Total Wine will be able to tell me what I like, especially since I plan to become a non-cheap wine drinker. Because life is too short to drink cheap wine.

[JSR22]

Okay, I'll cut loose and give it a try. I pay $4.50 for a bottle of cheap wine. I only like dry white light wines, like Woodbridge Savignon Blanc. How much do I need to pay to not be drinking a cheap wine?
I like Kim Crawford SB. In most stores $16 to $17. TW just under $13

[retiredguy123]

I like Kim Crawford SB. In most stores $16 to $17. TW just under $13
I'll give it a try when I get to Total Wine.

[JSR22]

If you want to be a wine critic, I don't think just liking it is good enough. Hopefully, Total Wine will be able to tell me what I like, especially since I plan to become a non-cheap wine drinker. Because life is too short to drink cheap wine.
They do have wine tastings and a very knowledgeable staff on the floor. They are very good at figuring out what you would enjoy based on your input.
We are not cheap wine drinkers as you say life is too short! We enjoy good Cabs, Chiantis, Red Blends. Dry and smooth!

[New Englander]

My favorite wine is Chardonnay. I'm really looking forward to visit TW and try some new brands. Any recommendations?

[go4fpsb]

My favorite wine is Chardonnay. I'm really looking forward to visit TW and try some new brands. Any recommendations?

If you haven't, try some French Burgundy wines. 100% chardonnay. Also Chenin Blanc from the LoIre Valley

[golfing eagles]

Okay, I'll cut loose and give it a try. I pay $4.50 for a bottle of cheap wine. I only like dry white light wines, like Woodbridge Savignon Blanc. How much do I need to pay to not be drinking a cheap wine?

more :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[billethkid]

Their brochure/ad that came in the mail shows hard liquor as well.

Good competition for ABC/Publix/TV stores.

Will have to check it out after the opening rush.

[Stu from NYC]

If you want to be a wine critic, I don't think just liking it is good enough. Hopefully, Total Wine will be able to tell me what I like, especially since I plan to become a non-cheap wine drinker. Because life is too short to drink cheap wine.

Last weekend for our anniversary we bought 3 more expensive wines to try. First one wife liked I didnt. Will try another next.

I kind of like being a wine drinker of stuff we like. Our favorite wine is Sara Bee Moscate that is all of 7 bucks that is only sold at TJ. Still have a few bottles left and when gone will go there and buy them out of it.

[thelegges]

Our everyday day wine is Sterling Cab Napa. For regular occasions Cakebread, Nickle Nickle.
For anniversary we just go down to the cellar and pick what will go best with dinner.
Our cellar is what we miss the most when we are in TV.

[Stu from NYC]

Our everyday day wine is Sterling Cab Napa. For regular occasions Cakebread, Nickle Nickle.
For anniversary we just go down to the cellar and pick what will go best with dinner.
Our cellar is what we miss the most when we are in TV.

Do we need to get ARC approval to dig a hole in our garage to store wine?

[thelegges]

Do we need to get ARC approval to dig a hole in our garage to store wine?

No need for a hole, Just convert office into a cellar, our area will hold our collection well, but no room for a table, ARC approval. Second option is a commercial wine storage In same area, no ARC approval.
Third option move to different house, no ARC approval :a040:

[jrg908369]

Thanks, but I may need to go more expensive. My $4.50 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc is rated 85. I occasionally buy a bottle of Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc for $10-12 to impress people. It is rated at 91, but honestly, I cannot tell the difference.

I was there and they have bottles of wine for as little as $3.00. I don't drink much wine so I don't know if they are good but there was a lot of them. And every thing else you could possibly think of.

[jacksonbrown]

Don't be a "wine snob", impress your guests, serve your three-buck-chuck from a lovely wine carafe.

[xcaligirl]

Total Wine is a wonderful store. Great selections of all wines and craft beers. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff, at least at the 2 locations that I've been to. A wine superstore!
It is a fantastic store!! Went to the store in CA and kept hoping one would open here..... now if a COSTCO ill open here, life would be perfect!

[Stu from NYC]

It is a fantastic store!! Went to the store in CA and kept hoping one would open here..... now if a COSTCO ill open here, life would be perfect!

Would you settle for a TJ?

[New Englander]

I went to Total Wine yesterday. It's very nice indeed. A huge selection of wine. Something funny happened though. Before I knew it there was close to $100 worth of Vino in my shopping cart. Don't know how it got there but it was time to cash out. :icon_wink:

[Aloha1]

We are kind of wine peasants. Enjoying a moscato at Aldi for less than 3 bucks and it even has a cork.:shocked:

Will try some new ones at Total Wine in next few days.

Stu, drink what you like but don't be afraid to venture out a little. There is a HUGE difference in taste between $3 wine and $10 wine. Be adventurous!

[Aloha1]

Last weekend for our anniversary we bought 3 more expensive wines to try. First one wife liked I didnt. Will try another next.

I kind of like being a wine drinker of stuff we like. Our favorite wine is Sara Bee Moscate that is all of 7 bucks that is only sold at TJ. Still have a few bottles left and when gone will go there and buy them out of it.

Mazel Tov to you and your Wife on your anniversary.

[retiredguy123]

I like Kim Crawford SB. In most stores $16 to $17. TW just under $13
I bought 2 bottles of it yesterday. It is better than the Woodbridge. So, I may be on my way to becoming a non-cheap wine drinker. Still not ready to upgrade to multi-ply toilet paper.

[Aloha1]

Our everyday day wine is Sterling Cab Napa. For regular occasions Cakebread, Nickle Nickle.
For anniversary we just go down to the cellar and pick what will go best with dinner.
Our cellar is what we miss the most when we are in TV.

Currently up in MI at our summer home and discovered a bottle of Nickle Cab buried behind some more recent purchases from 2000. Cork broke trying to pull it but some cheese cloth and my decanter worked perfectly. OMG, nectar!

[retiredguy123]

I was there and they have bottles of wine for as little as $3.00. I don't drink much wine so I don't know if they are good but there was a lot of them. And every thing else you could possibly think of.
I don't think I can downgrade to $3 wine. I'm now a $13 per bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc drinker.

[JSR22]

I bought 2 bottles of it yesterday. It is better than the Woodbridge. So, I may be on my way to becoming a non-cheap wine drinker. Still not ready to upgrade to multi-ply toilet paper.

Another good SB at TW is Governor's Bay.

[Stu from NYC]

Mazel Tov to you and your Wife on your anniversary.

Thank you very much. 49 years how fast time has flown

[Stu from NYC]

Stu, drink what you like but don't be afraid to venture out a little. There is a HUGE difference in taste between $3 wine and $10 wine. Be adventurous!

We went yesterday and purchased 14 bottles from different wineries.

Price ranged from $ 5 to 11.

First bottle started yesterday called Tiny Umbrellas cost $ 5 as I recall. We hooked up with a lady who is a regional sales manager and she was very helpful in deciding what to buy It is a Moscato actually bottled by Gallo under a contract with Total Wines and we really enjoyed it. Will finish it tonight and tomorrow try another.

We started a scorecard to help us remember which were our favorites and we would want to reorder.

First time in a Total Wine store and we were very impressed with selection and knowledge of their employee.

[New Englander]

I bought 2 bottles of it yesterday. It is better than the Woodbridge. So, I may be on my way to becoming a non-cheap wine drinker. Still not ready to upgrade to multi-ply toilet paper.

Drink those two bottles, and then buy two more and drink them. Then buy a bottle of Woodbridge. You'll taste the difference!!!

[Stu from NYC]

Drink those two bottles, and then buy two more and drink them. Then buy a bottle of Woodbridge. You'll taste the difference!!!

All the same day?:bigbow:

Not sure if anyone would be standing

[davem4616]

went to Total Wine on Saturday....as expected, huge selection

a little bit of a wait getting in...they were controlling the amount of folks inside at any one time...

other than the discount coupon that was in the paper their prices seemed competitive with the competition

[Aloha1]

Thank you very much. 49 years how fast time has flown

Yup. We're there too. In the age of divorce, I love how many "outliers" we have in TV.

[Aloha1]

My taste runs to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. And some good Italians. Check out whats on offer from New Zealand and Australia for the whites. Some good ones are the aforemention Governors Bay, Brancott, Cottesbrook, Grey Rock. For Pinot, A to Z, Ponzi, and some Chilean ones who's names escape me. Anything from Antinori for Italian or a good Brunello de Montalchino.( the latter being a little pricey but worth it.)

[New Englander]

My taste runs to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. And some good Italians. Check out whats on offer from New Zealand and Australia for the whites. Some good ones are the aforemention Governors Bay, Brancott, Cottesbrook, Grey Rock. For Pinot, A to Z, Ponzi, and some Chilean ones who's names escape me. Anything from Antinori for Italian or a good Brunello de Montalchino.( the latter being a little pricey but worth it.)

I can recommend a real nice Pinot Nior. Meiomi Pinot Noir 2018.
A+

[Stu from NYC]

Yup. We're there too. In the age of divorce, I love how many "outliers" we have in TV.

Who knew there were so many different types of wine from so many wineries.:)

[JSR22]

My taste runs to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. And some good Italians. Check out whats on offer from New Zealand and Australia for the whites. Some good ones are the aforemention Governors Bay, Brancott, Cottesbrook, Grey Rock. For Pinot, A to Z, Ponzi, and some Chilean ones who's names escape me. Anything from Antinori for Italian or a good Brunello de Montalchino.( the latter being a little pricey but worth it.)

Agree with all of your choices. We drink a lot of the same wine.

[asianthree]

We tapped 6 bottles last weekend for a 6 course dinner. 4 were perfectly matched. Other 2 I could have done a better job. Those may sit for few months until I decide what to do with them.

[Stu from NYC]

We tapped 6 bottles last weekend for a 6 course dinner. 4 were perfectly matched. Other 2 I could have done a better job. Those may sit for few months until I decide what to do with them.

Wow 6 wines for 6 courses think we would have been horizontal by #4.:icon_wink:

[EnglishJW]

Astounding variety - very helpful staff.

[asianthree]

Wow 6 wines for 6 courses think we would have been horizontal by #4.:icon_wink:

I have a wine system similar to many high end restaurants, the cork remains in place, so no air enters the bottle. So I can take as little or as much from the bottle, what wine is left will last for months, as if it was never opened.
Six courses takes about 4 hours plus. Think tiny food groupings on six plates...Wine pour is usually less than 2 ounce pour. All wine is poured about 8 to 10 hours to breathe. Prior to courses a taste of each wine prior to mixing with food, gives you an idea, of how the pairing of food will change each choice.

Most wine in our cellar comes directly from vineyards, that you can’t buy in stores. We do love old world, which is a good thing with the fires in CA 3 to 5 years from now vineyards may not have enough grapes for harvest.

You can however with a good decant and the right food, make a $20 bottle taste like you paid double or triple.

[Garywt]

I hate wine but they have plenty of other liquor.