Total Wine & More

Great store, massive selection, OK pricing, and good for a Pick 6 mixed 6pack. Overall, I really like this store, even if they are in one of the more irritating strip mall parking lots in Manchester. (Always difficult to get in and out… bad parking lot traffic patterns, tons of cars, tons of oblivious pedestrians). That said, totally worth it to make a trip to this place, so long as you have lots of time, because you’ll undoubtedly get lost wandering the aisles and looking at all the great stuff to buy, then at your wallet or purse, then at all the stuff to buy again.
I only say OK pricing, because a few of the scotches I’ve looked at have been a little bit higher than I sometimes see elsewhere. That’s true anywhere though, not everything can be a great deal… and sometimes it’s just up to you as the consumer to know your prices. One thing I will say, is that I’ve never really had to wait at this place.

This is the biggest and best liquor store I have ever had the pleasure to set foot in, and I’m someone who takes my drinking seriously. So much quality stuff on offer. Chateaux Latour, Lafite, Mouton Rothschild, Margaux all here. Cognacs like Hennessy Paradis Imperial and Louis XIII. Whiskies like Glenfarclas, Bunnahabhain, and Hibiki. And even though they carry all the high end stuff, they also have a wide selection of regular staples too, at decent pricing. Impressive, most impressive.

The store is very well organized and it makes finding your favorites and new adventures rather simple. Best liquor store I have seen.

The selections across the board are pretty impressive and the way the store is arranged makes finding what your are looking for quite easy. Prices seem to be competitive overall but there are those exceptions so you need to pay close attention. I think Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge and Table and Vine in West Springfield have a more in depth assortment of foreign beers but the nod goes to Total Wine for the higher end wines from around the world. If you live in the area or frequent the Manchester area this would always be a good stop to find that special something.

Great prices. Knowledgeable staff. If Andy is there definitely ask for recommendations. He knows so much about wine, you can describe your favorite type of wine using the worst common man descriptions like «drinks smoothly, not sour lingering taste on tongue» and he’ll find you the prefect stuff.

At first, I was confused by the organization of the wine, but a really nice staff member, Bill I think, gave me a tour!
The wines are definitely at least $ 1 less than most places. The selection is amazing– they had every wine I asked about, and the largest selection of sparkling wines included cavas and french champagnes. And Bill was very knowledgeable about the types of wines. He recommended a great cava for my taste!
I like to support small businesses, but I really do love this place and I am excited we will have one in West Hartford. They have both a wine tasting bar and a beer tasting bar.
I’ll still support my local package stores but I will stop in Total Wine from time to time!

**Disclaimer: Listen, I saw South Park’s «You’re Not Unilocaling» episode, and return with some trepidation. But, with my unbiased and honest opinion in tow-(I’m not a legit, for-​a-​living critic, I just play one on the internet), I’m going to get this review off…
Total Wine & More appears to be a large chain, but hot damn, it’s become one of my favorite wine and liquor stores here in Connecticut; and I’m a wanton wine shop hopper, so I’ve been so many places in my life and time.
Housed in a large and spacious location, replete with a really great selection of red wines (especially from Spain), whiskies, and vodka, the prices are pretty amazing compared to what other wine and spirit shops charge. I mean, when you only have to pay $ 2.99 for a bottle of El Prado-(a Tempranillo/​Cabernet Sauvignon blend from La Mancha, Spain)-it’d be a crime not to stock up for a weekend of Netflix and chillin’; or for an arduous work week, in the event you need to drown your post-​work sorrows in a large Olivia Pope-​approved glass when you get home.
The staff is personable and helpful, and Total Wine & More offers free wine tastings every week (as is par for the course for many wine shops I’ve frequented) and wine classes. Bring your ID just in case though, lest you mosey on up to the register with your bounty, only to be carded and turned away because your supple, dewy skin betrays your 30+ years. I’ve seen it happen… And it’s disappointing to witness someone not be able to go home with their liquor loot. And I can tell by the crestfallen looks on their faces, that they need those bottles.
Overall, a good wine shop experience.

Good bits first off — The store is huge (by Manchester Standards) with decent selection of Wine, Vodka & Liqueurs. They also have occasional Wine Education & Tasting, which is great if you are into that sort of thing … 1star is for that!
But if you are there to buy something — all the ambiance, selection and prices go for toss. Attitude of staff is impolite, RUDE, unprofessional and extremely unfriendly!
The first time around — me and my husband went to get some Vodka and I forgot my ID. My husband, who was paying has his ID on him and yet we were refused the drink. Inconvenient but acceptable… What is not acceptable is … attitude of staff on our second visit. We went home, got my ID, drove back to the store and picked our drinks. When we reached the counter, this cashier SHELLEY looked at us as if we were college kids asking for free drinks and the first thing she says — WE STILL WONT SELL YOU ALCOHOL!!! No greetings, no appropriate questions — How are you today or Do you have your IDs or Did you get your IDs (No, why bother being polite with customers!)
After showing ID; she dropped our bottles in the bag as if SHE WAS MADE TO DONATE HER DRINKS — AGAINST HER WILL!
I would much rather prefer our regular store which has almost comparable selection of wines with a friendly, polite staff who know their alcohol really well!

Never quite understand the phrase kid in a candy store until I came her. More like an adult in heaven! There is any bottle of wine, beer and/​or booze you could ever want! Not only that but the staff is incredibly helpful without being overbearing. The only downside and this isn’t a real downside is that there are so many choices that it might seem overwhelming. Just saying that you might not want to pop in here if you’re looking to get in and out because that’s not going to happen.

Walked in to pick up a small gift, walked out with the whiskey I’ve been looking for, for over a year. My elation aside, Total Wine & More is impeccably kept, and on the day I went there were a number of tastings happening. The staff is very polite, and very knowledgeable. As I stated in the opening line, I was only there for a gift, which an employee assisted me in finding within the first 5 minutes of my visit. The store is massive, and they have quite the selection to fill the space. Given that selection, my total visit lasted another 20 minutes. They have hands down the best whiskey aisle I have ever laid eyes on. Beyond my own indulgences, they do in fact seem to have their wines in totality, and the beer selection is equally enjoyable; with seasonal displays and promotions.
Will absolutely go back when I’m in CT, for a handful of other hard to find whiskeys.

This place is Ridiculous! Wow it’s huge. The wine selection is overwhelming, but awesome. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a very helpful gentleman who kindly helped me find a certain bottle I was looking for. We had a conversation about some hard to find labels a few of my friends collect and the fact that they are going to add a large cigar room. — - — - — - Just FYI.
If wine is your game, check this place out and I’m sure you will like. I will definitely be back.

I almost hate supporting a large chain store like this, but this store is so convenient.
Only bad thing is how often we find ourselves visiting!
They also sell kegs of beer– a variety of beer, not only your typical Budweiser, Coors, etc. They stock a large variety so you don’t need to make reservations either.

Welp, I can see why nearby liquor stores may be shivering in their britches with the addition of Total Wine & More. They really know how to stock a huge store with a great variety of wines… and more!
Liquor prices are comparable to the other large discount stores.
What’s more impressive is their variety. The store is also scattered with brief descriptions of each of the beers and wines; even the single-​bottle craft beers have a description and score (when applicable). If you’re a «beer person,» you aren’t going to find many you’ve never seen before, but it’s still a great variety of some major and semi-​major craft beers. (I only wish more singles were already refrigerated!)
A few of people asked if they could help me, but they were not pushy, which I appreciated. The checkout person was also amazingly upbeat and friendly.
They have a huge area devoted to tastings, and they also appeared to have a lecture by someone from Harpoon on a Thursday night.

Incredible! I have been to other Total Wine & More locations throughout the U.S. and I was excited that we finally got one in Central CT. Like other reviews have mentioned they have an expansive selection of wine, beer, and spirits. I spent quite a bit of time in the beer area and walked away with quite a few different selections. I also found the beer prices to be very competitive. I also like that they have single bottles where you can build your own 6 pack to try a few different brews. It will be interesting to see how their inventory changes based on the season. I didn’t spend too much time in the wine and spirits section, but I know from other locations that they have a wonderful selection.
I also like the wine and beer tastings that they offer. I will be sure to hit a few of those up in the coming months. Added bonus of a great selection of barware and glassware throughout the store too. I love one stop shopping. Plenty of staff throughout the store that know their stuff incase you have any questions. Only negative to me (like Kristina L. mentioned) is the parking. It isn’t just an issue with the Total Wine store, but everything around it too. I just try my best to hit it during the week. Another great addition to the Manchester area…

It’s «ok». I would say hit or miss on the pricing. Yeah they have a ton of wine but not competitive prices. I was able to get the Duckhorn Decoy Sauvignon Blanc at two, yes two, different competitor wine store’s for $ 18.99, Total Wine sells it for $ 24.99.
Also was able to get Duckhorn Decoy Pinot for $ 15.99, Total wine sells it for $ 19.99. So they are a bit off on their pricing. I would shop around and maybe save yourself some cash. Hey, that’s a couple of cups of coffee to get your day’s started. I would give it 5 starts for selection, but three for pricing. They need to be more competitive. I have also been to their Norwalk, CT location (before Manchester opened) and picked up a bottle that was hard to find so that was a plus.

holy hell, i was blown away at the size of this place.
it’s easy to navigate, the wine selection is as large as any place i’ve ever seen, and the beer is plentiful. it’s broken up into domestic, craft, local, etc.
they have hundreds of beers individually sold as well, a create-​you-​own-​6-​pack kind of thing, which seems to be everywhere nowadays.
go here, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, it’s likely not going to be found anywhere.

Total Wine reminds me of CT Beverage Mart, but even bigger & better. Extensive selections of beer, wine and spirits.
They may not have the ultra-​rare beers of a place like Harvest, but they do have tons of great options, including US craft brews and plenty of Belgians. Solid prices too.
Nice whisky selection. I wasn’t planning on buying any scotch, but it’s hard to resist when most of their prices are ~$ 10 less than what you’ll find anywhere else. Plenty of heavily discounted wines as well. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love this place. I’ve shopped for liquor high and low, and Total Wine struck a chord with me when I experienced it while first visiting my mom in Florida a few years ago, so seeing this in CT was really exciting.
Now that it has found it’s way to Connecticut, I wish it would find itself in Weehawken.
I might never leave.
You come here to purchase, and you also come here to experience, investigate, ponder, discuss, discover, and taste… so much so that I would feel silly walking out of here with a 24 of Bud Light when there were 3 giant aisles fully stocked with craft beer from around the country (and the world).
Today’s visit yielded (in addition to four different kinds of wine and two bottles of bubbles) beer from Hawaii, Louisiana, San Francisco, and Upstate NY. We will be celebrating Easter with some Kona, some Anchor Steam, some Ithaca Apricot Wheat, and… the Louisiana one i’ve never heard of. (It is currently in the fridge, in the garage, and I am neither in the garage nor in the fridge.)
While shopping, I had the option to partake in a wine tasting AND a local craft beer tasting AND a vodka tasting. In a liquor store. This makes sense, but I wonder why this hasn’t caught on at the other larger stores yet…
I had a lot of questions for the staff about the beer section and they knew most things offhand… and if they didn’t know, they had a magical electronic device with them that provided even more information.
The location is prime, but as has already been mentioned… parking in this particular shopping center is a festival of nonsense.
I got ID’d on the way out, which seemed normal, but they wrote my DOB and the fact I was from NJ down in some sort of log. Seems unofficially official.

As evidenced by the name itself, the wine selection here is tremendous. I’m more a fan of the Norwalk location but definitely appreciate having a store with such good prices so close by. Total Wine has an AWESOME array of champagnes and sparkling wines, even bubbly reds which aren’t always the easiest to come by (thought I wish they stocked Mumm sparkling pinot in addition to the cava and brut rose!). The beer selection is decent and I left with a nice bottle of Brooklyn Black Ops. I’ll probably stick to Manchester Wine & Liquors for the harder to find brews since their inventory is always so solid.

I mean, it is Total Wine & More. they have more booze than anyone else around here that I have seen, even though the store is the smallest Total Wine I have been in. The beer selection was pretty reasonable and the prices were also excellent — one bottle I saw at Whole Foods was $ 2 less here (when its a $ 7 vs $ 9 its a decent savings). They have tastings for wine liquor and beer, and that is nice if you want to try what they are sampling — when we were in it was Samuel Adams beer «the best craft beer in the country» is what they said. OK well, I am not even going to taste that. (no, they were not tasting Utopias). They had some «rare» beers behind the beer counter that you could ask for to buy — 120 min ipa and a stone enjoy by .
Anyways, if you want some cheap booze and a staff that knows a fair amount about what you are shopping for, this place is a top pick.
One huge problem I have with this place — The parking lot. It sucks.