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Total Wine & More has a rating of 1.8 stars from 73 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Total Wine & More most frequently mention customer service, and local store problems. Total Wine & More ranks 106th among Wine sites.

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    38
  • Value
    35
  • Shipping
    14
  • Returns
    18
  • Quality
    29
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 25%
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Top Positive Review

“Super friendly & helpful staff, great selection & variety!”

Erik K.
8/1/20

I went in to find a bottle or two and met an incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly woman who was wonderful. Made my visit much more enjoyable to have a little assistance without being pushed in one direction or another. She made it clear that her tastes are bound to be different, but was able to direct me to something which would match my likes and I'll definitely be back to that specific location. I find the website to be helpful as it can search tons of different vintners and varieties, telling you whether it's available at your local store or at nearby ones. The website worked just great for me to research and narrow things down, and the in-store experience was top notch. I'll be back to search again soon!

Top Critical Review

“Bait-and-switch advertising and still lower at local store 3 miles away”

Ed D.
7/24/24

Wanted to buy 6 bottles Caymus 50th Anniversary. Internet search popups show $69.97 for the 750L at Total Wine but when I drove to the Union NJ store and showed this on my cell, the customer service guy said that's likely from a store in CA and their price is $10+ higher - $80.07 for the 750L. Sketchy- and convenient- and a time burn. I drove back down Rt. 22 to Vine Republic in Mountainside / Westfield NJ and they had this for $74.99. Worse, Vine Republic had the 1L for $84.99 versus Total Wine price in Union NJ $109.97...yep, almost $25 higher. I purchased 6 bottles of the 1L from Vine Republic and left happy. Total Wine is definitely not the low cost provider and the constant pimping of their in-house Winery Direct offerings exhausting. Google search for all the above to confirm pretty easy- just use the Union NJ store as home location. Search Caymus 50th see what pops up for you- then see real price when you select store- a weak bait-and-switch. My photos are in different form vs accepted on this site- see my review on yelp for all photos.

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Thumbnail of user basill21
New Jersey
1 review
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October 29th, 2022

Not sure how they are pricing items but a case of Brooklyn Stout was $12 more than Shop Rite in one store and $40 more in another. Can't really contact their customer service to complain, unless I want to wait 15 min on the phone, no chat or email.

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Thumbnail of user geekychicla
Louisiana
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May 22nd, 2023
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Wow. 2+ years of customer service, having deliveries on a regular basis and today, they just cancel my delivery with only the explanation of "uh well, sometimes it's the driver.". UNSATIFACTORY and very unprofessional.

Thumbnail of user maggieo44
Washington
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June 16th, 2022

I have tried for 4 weeks to place an online order with no success. I talked with my local store manager (no help) I talked with corporate (who placed my order but experienced my same problems and didn't fix. Tried again to order, web site tells me something is wrong. Don't bother, Bev Mo has curbside pickup and their website works.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t buy here.

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Thumbnail of user barbaraw1846
Washington
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March 11th, 2022

We have been spending $100 easily every few months at Total Wine. Today with another $100 order I show my email that says I have a $5 Reward and it gives them the code needed to be entered. Of course it can't be that simple. You need to log in, she said she'd have to remove the order and redo it and whatever other nonsense hoops you have to go through for a lousy $5. I'm done. I've unsubscribed from emails. I can get the same products elsewhere. I'm sad that so many companies lean towards rewarding people who have to make shopping a part time job by downloading Apps for just about everything these days. We ALL deserve perks for spending our money at retail stores.

Thumbnail of user nettiet3
Connecticut
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July 15th, 2022

Don't bother trying to place a pickup order. They either fired half their staff or they simply quit as I've ordered successfully in the past, but its been dog food for months. The app is a glitchy mess they don't bother to fix, on top of their inept and rude customer support who near cut you off, or practically hang up on you. Won't be surprised if they fold in a year or two

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Thumbnail of user amandah2001
GB
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October 20th, 2022

All of a sudden £32 was stole from my account I've not had wine off this company in about 5 months which was a one off case. There is no advance warning they were taking it & the box was out for delivery. There office was closed & the box got delivered to my garden.

Tried to sort this but they refused to refund and take back the box, the emails aren't answered correctly they ask you time and time again for same information.
I'm disputing this changer now with my bank. Avoid avoid unless you want to be ripped off. To top it off there better wine in the supermarkets.

Scammers

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Thumbnail of user ginac592
Illinois
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December 13th, 2022

I would avoid using TW on line and delivery. I made an order for delivery, came home to receive it and waited ALL DAY only to discover it was cancelled for no reason.When I called TW I was told the purchase was not authorized. I spend 55 minutes on the phone trying to reach a manager within no luck. A manager did call me back to say that the charge was rejected by my CC company. Not true. In fact the charge (for items I did not receive) is pending on my account. TW made a mistake and cannot admit it, instead they blame the customer. Really BAD customer service. Avoid the- buy from local wine shops where customer service is important!

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Thumbnail of user dianea968
Arizona
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May 16th, 2022

They give you the time to walk about and read about the various wines from around the world... and it's very interesting. If you want help, there's always someone nearby that will help you. They will go out of their way to consider your thoughts about what you like in a wine and come up with wines that will be right for you.

Incredible customer service!

Thumbnail of user nathanielk60
New Jersey
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October 26th, 2022

Amy the manager is the fakest worst employee you will ever deal with in the liquor industry. She lies and does everything she can to make it seem like she's helping but truly she is not doing anything at all.

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Thumbnail of user claudiac376
Georgia
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June 11th, 2021

I bought a bottle of wine for $199 and when opening it the cork broke. It was undrinkable. It was definitely incorrectly stored at the store. When I went to the store the manager said: "there is nothing I can do". Unbelievable for me. Such poor customer service and very disappointing. They didn't even offer me a small store credit. This was the last time I bought wine there. Definitely. You lost a valued customer over bad customer service.

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Thumbnail of user stevenb1669
Pennsylvania
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February 7th, 2021

I don't order online. I'm old school and like to walk through a store, for anything, and browse. I've been to the store in my hometown, Wilmington, DE many, many times. Also, over the years, during separate trips, I visited the store i. Orlando, FL and the one in or near Ft. Myers, FL. In each and every case, I've seen fair pricing and received EXCELLENT service from the representatives stationed around the store. I'm fond of craft beer, spirits (mostly whisky), and wine (mostly reds). I've always received good suggestions or recommendations. Whenever I ask for something specific or don't see, I get a definitive answer. If I chat with someone about any alcohol product, either here or in another city, I ALWAYS tell them to visit Total Wine, if their city has one.

Thumbnail of user carenh29
California
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June 27th, 2022

We went to Total Wines to purchase Tanqueray Gin that was on sale 6 26 22 for $22.99. We were directed to aisle 11 where the gins were The price listed was $25.99 which was not the price on their sale flyer. We asked an employee why it was not on sale she said that is the correct price. The Tanqueray 10 was priced at $28,99 on that self. Interesting thing was that on an end cap the same bottle of Tanqueray 10 was priced $26.99. We pointed out the difference in prices to employee who pulled the price tag off the shelf in front of us I asked if they would not honor the price of $26.99 and he just grunted and walked away. No thank you for letting them know about the error. Beware when you shop at Total Wines - they do not honor their sale prices & miss marked items. Unfriendly staff tops everything.

Thumbnail of user henryr51
Georgia
3 reviews
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February 20th, 2022

Coming down isles on 2-18-22. Kinnesor Georgia location. Customer continuously came less than a foot from me every time I moved away he cam towards me. He was wearing no mask. He aske me if I was scared of him. I responded you have no mask on. He replied state of Georgia says I do not need to wear one, if you do not like it stay home. I reported incident to Total Wines employee, was told nothing they can do about it. I know we have ignorant people in our society what happened to enforcing space distance.

Thumbnail of user ewak20
New York
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June 20th, 2023

The store is not accepting a gift cards that I have redeemed my points for for Total Wine! Giving me so much hassle when I called customer service. I will make sure I avoid this store for my future purchases!

Thumbnail of user lindal1775
Canada
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December 24th, 2020

I was followed around the store and was given a mask commands to put a mask on. At least 4 or 5 employees ganged up on me and said I need to leave the store immediately. This guy names Imad was completely insulting and over the top. He was going to call the police on me! Suddenly there were 5 men all around me yelling at me to get out of the store. I raised my voice intentionally so all those people heard me. What a disgusting way to treat a good customer. 3 customers followed me out of the store saying how outrageous that display of terror against a customer with medical disabilities. Merry UGLY Christmas Eve!

Thumbnail of user heatherm1115
Texas
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April 10th, 2021

Will not be going back to the Sugar Land location after being asked to leave for not wearing a mask. We were purchasing for a large party and had around $800 in our basket. We had already been through the whole store and made our selections passing several employees and other managers without being asked. We were in line to check and one manager asked us to leave since we were not wearing one. What happened to my body my choice.

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Thumbnail of user albertop63
California
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August 9th, 2020

They made me wait for 15 minutes and nobody came to help me in the recycling room. They told me the machines were working but they were not. I asked them to give me the ticket instead of making me waiting for someone who never was going to show up, and the answer was rude. I had to leave the cart there. Lost my time and my money.

Thumbnail of user maryrosef
Massachusetts
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November 21st, 2019

Our sons of Italy had our club meeting in Braintree store first. We then enjoyed an evening with gentleman named Jerry, who took us through all the different wines and concentrated on wines from Italy. We all learned some great information. The wines were fantastic. We snacked on cheese and crackers and brought some other snacks. Everyone had a fun evening. Would recommend this to others for sure.
Thank You
Rose Fougere Westland President of Braintree Ladies Lodge 1422

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Thumbnail of user houseofrio
California
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March 12th, 2024
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Excellent customer service to your car. They will help you find anything you need just ask them. They bring it your car.

Great store, Best employee's, so nice, helpful!
December 9th, 2023
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I have been going to total wine, long before the SF store. I used to drive to Daly City. This store is the best, all of the staff are smart, know there products.
Thankfully we have on e in SF, that's where I go all the time. The best people,all day, everyday...
Deborah Rio

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Thumbnail of user richardsonterri22
North Carolina
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August 12th, 2023

Mike from Las Vegas was a great representative for the company and I was treated very well and my issue with my order was resolved quickly and with grace. There should be more representatives like him.thanks Mike for your service.

Thumbnail of user jerryr176
California
2 reviews
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May 2nd, 2020

Bad form guys! Went to your site to order for pickup - had 2 coupons, one for 20% for 6 bottles or more and one for 10%. Site said that our order for 6 bottles didn't qualify for the discount so we modified to the 3 things we really wanted but then couldn't get the 10% to go thru. Called the local store and were told that the company (or at least your on-line fulfillment company) has decided not to honor the coupons at this time because of how busy you are. Seriously? We are at a time when folks are struggling and you've decided to not honor coupons because business it too good. Not just bad form - downright sh--ty business practice. Especially when your guy at the store told us that if we called the online company we might be able to whine enough to get them to give us the discount... probably something he should have just handled for the 9 bucks we should have gotten. Think I'll just buy my booze elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user mikeb1913
Maryland
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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March 7th, 2021

You order 12 bottles for a quantity discount. The next day they say there's a stock-out. They remove the bottle from your order. You pay more because now you don't have your quantity discount. No way to change your order online. You pay more for less! That should be their slogan.

Thumbnail of user danb1739
Arizona
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August 30th, 2023

Went online and chose 5 different beers they were suppose to have at that location. Went into store and checked with manager. They had absolutely none of the beers they were supposed to have, terrible.

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Found beer online
Went into total wine to purchase
Checked with manager and they had none of the beers they should have had
Terrible.

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Thumbnail of user nicka630
Texas
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August 21st, 2022

I hate to give this business a one star review because I absolutely love their wine selection and the prices are very fair. I wish their service model was consistent across all branches and for Christ sake's, I know a few CTO's that can do a far better job to boost your online sales.

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Thumbnail of user ls580
Tennessee
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October 2nd, 2021

I went in to exchange a keg with my daughter-in-law. I dropped my keg off in the front (as usual) & went to pick up another. When I went to checkout, the cashier asked for both of our IDs. My daughter-in-law did not have hers. The cashier told us we couldn't exchange the keg without the ID. I told them that I would go drop her off & come back. The manager then proceeded to tell me that I couldn't come back to buy alcohol the same day since I was already in camera. She also would not let me grab my keg that I returned since she didn't "witness" me dropping it off. This is the absolute worst customer service I have encountered. I will never be back.

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My husband had to go back to the store to purchase our keg.

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