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Default New Total Wine in Sacramento, CA

On Jan 26, 8:49�pm, AxisOfBeagles > wrote:
> Went down to the grand opening of Total Wine, the big east coast wine
> merchant that has now opened their first California store in Roseville
> (right near the BevMo, actually).
>
> First impression on walking in is - big, big inventory, and well
> merchandised. After a few minutes of walking around, had to go back and
> get a cart, because the next impression was - "there are some deals
> here".
>
> While many of the aisles are the same-old, same-old, some is definitely
> harder to find, or at least harder to find at those prices.
>
> We picked up a few things, here are some highlights ...
>
> * 2005 Bordeaux - the store has more in stock than anyone outside of
> K&L, that I know of.
>
> * 2004 Calon-Segur for $29.99. R u kidding?! Can't find this for much
> less than $40 anywhere else. Picked up 3 more to add to the inventory I
> already have - which I got pre-arrival for about $37. Sheesh.
>
> * 2004 Montebuena Rioja for only $8.99. This has been a well known
> Spanish QPR for a while - but usually at $10 or $11.
>
> * Torbreck Juveniles for $17.42
>
> * A Monbazillac (375 ml) for only $7.99.
>
> Lots of others.
>
> Not as impressed with their large but unimpressive California
> selections, although there are deals there too. But if you're in NOr
> Cal and bargain hunting for some Euro wines, this place is a must see.


thanks for post. In-laws live in Sacramento, hopefully this is closer
to them than Corti Bros! Will keep in mind for next visit.