Total Wine & More Vancouver Set to Open May 2013

VANCOUVER, Wash., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the most sales of distilled spirits in Washington state, Total Wine & More Vancouver will mark the fourth Washington liquor store opened by the marketplace leader since June 2012.  Known for its best-in-class service, selection and everyday low prices, Total Wine will open its first store in the southern half of the state on Thursday, May 16. Located at 4816 NE Thurston Way, across from the Westfield Vancouver shopping mall, Total Wine & More Vancouver will celebrate its grand opening with beer and wine tastings, activities, live entertainment and more from Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19.

The 20,000 square foot Vancouver superstore will feature an unparalleled collection of more than 8,000 wines, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers, including more than 1,450 Washington wines, 55 Washington and Oregon distilled spirits and 540 Pacific Northwest beers, all at exceptionally low prices. It will also feature the Total Wine's signature "Brewery District" beer-tasting bar and growler section with 12 taps highlighting a rotating selection of Washington-brewed, special-release, draught-only and other top beers.

"Our goal for every market we enter is to be the price leader and local 'go to' location for customers, and the Vancouver market will be no exception," said David Trone, who co-owns Total Wine & More with his brother Robert. "Total Wine & More Vancouver will deliver hard-to-find labels and locally-produced products, offering the best selection of wine, spirits and beer in the area. We no doubt will see Portland-area residents cross the state border for our offerings and pricing."

Total Wine & More Vancouver will house several iPad® stations loaded with spirits, beer and wine tasting and pairing notes, and flat screen televisions featuring programming on winemakers, distillers and brewers from around the world. A spacious educational classroom, complete with desktop computers and Wi-Fi, will be used for regular tastings, consumer education courses, community meetings and special events; a climate-controlled wine cellar will accommodate rare selections and a walk-in humidor will offer an array of fine cigars. Total Wine & More Vancouver will also offer an assortment of  wine, beer and spirits related gifts.

Total Wine & More Vancouver will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, with spirits, beer and wine tastings on select days. This store opening marks the 92nd location nationwide for the premier wine, beer and spirits retailer; two additional stores are set to open in Lynnwood and Olympia, Wash. later this year. For more information on Total Wine & More, including employment opportunities, visit the www.totalwine.com.

About Total Wine & More

Total Wine & More operates 92 superstores in 15 states. The company's vast selection of products, combined with low everyday prices and expertly trained wine associates, brings a unique shopping experience to the consumer. Total Wine & More has the distinction of being Beverage Dynamic's 2008 Retailer of the Year, Market Watch's 2006 Retailer of the Year, and Wine Enthusiast's 2004 Retailer of the Year. Since opening its first store in 1991, Total Wine & More has been committed to being the price leader in every community that it serves. For more information and store locations, please visit www.totalwine.com.

SOURCE Total Wine & More