Total Wine and More

[bison34]

I swear this state. . . .

https://www.yahoo.com/news/total-win...112800827.html

There are 36 other states like Oklahoma, in this situation.

As Pete said, they challenge starw laws, and usually win. Not always, but usually.

[Pete]

Total Wine & More is planning a location in the old Gold Gym’s space at 3625 NW Expressway just east of Portland.

In March, we were first to report the chain was planning a location in Moore. Afterward, their liquor license application was rejected by the ABLE commission, as state law does not allow out-of-state ownership.

However, Total Wine is in the process of appealing that decision and has been successful in overturning similar statutes in several other states. The plan for a second location seems to indicate confidence in moving forward in Oklahoma. If things proceed, look for a third location in the Memorial/Edmond area.


Total Wine & More is the largest independent retailer of fine wine and operates 266 stores in 28 states.

A typical store is 25,000 square feet and carries more than 8,000 different wines from every wine-producing region in the world. They also carry more than 2,500 beers including many hard-to-find microbrews and imports. Plus 3,000 different spirits as well as all types of mixers and entertaining accessories.

The stores have frequent tastings and classes as well.

[Mballard85]

I'd assume they are very confident if they are still planning additional locations, this is honestly a big win.

[bison34]

The irony of this being right next to a grocery store that got rid of alcohol completely isn't lost on me.

They must be confident in overturning OK state law. We shall see.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Ya those are going to be a massive success. I expect the liquor store lobbies to fight this one tooth and nail.

[corwin1968]

Very happy to hear this!!

[MagzOK]

So Awesome!

[ManAboutTown]

That location will always be Circuit City to me and not Gold's Gym.

[jedicurt]

That location will always be Circuit City to me and not Gold's Gym.

it's the circuit city where i bought my first computer!

[Pete]

I don't have any inside information, but the old Dick's on Penn north of Memorial would be a great spot for a 3rd Total Wine location.

[Bowser214]

Now we need a Specs! Their bourbon pecan pie out now for thr Holidays is delicious!!

[jn1780]

The irony of this being right next to a grocery store that got rid of alcohol completely isn't lost on me.

They must be confident in overturning OK state law. We shall see.

Its also funny that Pruetts has grapes in their logo.

[Mballard85]

I don't have any inside information, but the old Dick's on Penn north of Memorial would be a great spot for a 3rd Total Wine location.

That's what I thought, perfect size for what they do.

[bison34]

That's what I thought, perfect size for what they do.

Isn't the old Dicks like, 3 times what a Total Wine store is?

[Pete]

Isn't the old Dicks like, 3 times what a Total Wine store is?

That old space is about double what they would need, but it could easily be split in half.

[tsou89]

If it defies anything ABLE commission I’m for it!

[Mott]

Would anyone guess the time frame for this judicial process. And since we’re talking about wine, how about WTSO, and the Garagiste?