Latest dispatches

USA, all the way! ⚽🍻

We’re getting close to kickoff. Time to stock up on all the perfect choices to cheer on Team USA! ❤️🤍💙

Our top 5 “Horror Movies” right now during Spritz season.

Summer Plans = Spritzmaxxing ✨

The most beautiful sound. 🎶😌

Tomorrow is National Wine Day! Let’s play a game. 🌀 Which one did you get? 👇

Wines & BBQ Pairings

Firing up the grill this holiday weekend, but not sure what wines to pair with what you’re cooking? 🍖 Nate’s got some quick wine recommendations for you! Stop by and grab everything you’ll need to make the most out of the long weekend. 🍷

Grilling ♨️ this weekend? We have the pairings!

Brisket 🥩 → Bourbon, Rye, or Smoky Scotch BBQ Ribs 🍖 → Tennessee Whiskey or Old Fashioned Spicy Sausage or Brats 🔥 → Peach Whisky, Tropical Rum Mushroom & Swiss Burgers 🍄‍🟫 → Anejo Tequila & Manhattan Classic American Cheeseburgers 🍔 → American Whiskey or Old Fashioned Grilled Salmon 🐟 → Gin & Tonic or Ranchwater Veggie Skewers 🫑🍅 → Margaritas or Cucumber Gin Cocktails Grilled Chicken 🍗 → Tequila or Light Rum Cocktail

It’s been hot out this week. And today is World Paloma Day. Guess we’re making Frozen Palomas! 🍹

Red White & Blue Vodka Soda

Time to break out the warm-weather gear and enjoy our newest cocktail to kick off the summer - the Red, White & Blue Ice Vodka Soda! 🍹

Dale and Amy Earnhardt | High Rock Vodka

Have you heard about High Rock Vodka yet? 👀🥃 It’s the vodka brand created by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt alongside Sugarlands Distilling — and we recently got the chance to bring them into the office for a rapid-fire Q&A session. 🏁 From building a vodka brand and favorite cocktails to racing questions and a few unexpected curveballs, we threw a little bit of everything their way. Watch the video and see how they did!

E-40 Sluricane

Cocktail hour just got a whole lot easier. 🍸🔥 Molly is back in the studio with E-40 from Earl Stevens Selections to show off the Earl’s Sluricane ready-to-serve cocktails! From the Espresso Martini to the Lemon Drop and plenty more flavors to explore, these pours are made for easy sipping with zero hassle. Just chill, pour, and enjoy. 😉

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KEVIN HART 🚨: Gran Coramino Day

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KEVIN HART 🚨 Gran Coramino Day is officially happening on May 21st! 🥃 From 4–7 PM, 166 Total Wine & More stores nationwide will be celebrating the ultra-premium Tequila co-founded by Kevin Hart, featuring special in-store events and a video message from Kevin looping every 30 minutes throughout the event. Stop by to explore the award-winning Gran Coramino lineup, including Cristalino, Reposado, and Añejo expressions, and see what everyone’s talking about. 🔥 Check totalwine.com/events to see if your local store is participating!

Wine Made Simple: A Modern Introduction for only $10!

Want to get into wine… but have no idea where to start? 🍷👀 Good news: wine doesn’t have to be complicated, intimidating, or full of confusing terms no one actually uses. Join us June 25–27 for Wine Made Simple: A Modern Introduction, an easygoing class designed for anyone who’s wine-curious and looking to learn the basics in a fun, approachable way. We’ll cover: 🍷 How to taste wine 🛒 How to pick wines you’ll actually like 🗣️ How to talk about wine without getting awkward looks 👀 ✨ And, of course, plenty of tasting along the way Normally our classes are $20/person, but we wanted to make this one especially easy for first-time wine explorers to jump into. No gatekeeping, no pressure - just good vibes and good wine. Tag a friend and make it a wine night. 🍇 Grab your seats at totalwine.com/events. Use code BESTIESIPS for BOGO deal.

Banana Mocha Martini

The weather’s heating up… and so are the cocktails. ☀️🍌 Meet the Banana Mocha Martini - a smooth, creamy sip made with the new Kavanagh Bananas Foster Irish Cream and Kahlúa for the perfect mix of banana, coffee, and chocolate flavors. Whether you’re poolside, staying in for the evening, or just looking for a new summer cocktail to try, this one’s calling your name.

What’s it really like working at Buffalo Trace Distillery? 🥃

Mike Lowry sat down with Freddie Johnson for a quick rapid fire Q&A covering everything from his favorite cocktail to a few behind-the-scenes stories and little-known facts about Buffalo Trace Distillery. If you know bourbon, you probably know Freddie. As Buffalo Trace Distillery’s longtime bourbon ambassador and storyteller, he’s spent years sharing the history, traditions, and personality behind one of the world’s most renowned distilleries. Trust us — if you ever get the chance to meet Freddie at one of our store events, do it. And if you ever find yourself in Kentucky, a tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery is absolutely worth the trip. look

What exactly makes a wine a “crisp” white wine? 🍷✨

Our Master of Wine, Adam, is back breaking down one of the most common wine questions we hear: what is a crisp white wine? From refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and zesty Albariño to other bright, citrus-forward white wines, Adam walks through the flavors, styles, and what makes these wines so easy to sip year-round. If you love white wines that are light, refreshing, and full of vibrant acidity, this one’s for you. Which crisp white wine is your favorite? 👇

James May has a special note for Laurel, MD 🤯

Hey #Laurel, #MD fans! If you weren't able to make it over to the D.C. store yesterday to meet James May, you might want to order some James Gin for delivery this morning, Thursday May 14th. We'd suggest looking for a delivery window between 10 AM and 12 PM. You never know who will be delivering it! Order via our website/app.

Guide to the Different Types of Glasses for Cocktails: Martini Glasses, Coupe Glasses & More

Looking for the right glass for cocktails? 🍸 Molly is reviewing the different types of glasses for cocktails and breaking down when to use each cocktail glass for your favorite drinks. From classic martini glasses and margarita glasses to coupe glasses, old fashioned glasses, highball glasses, and other essential bar glasses, this guide covers the most popular styles every home bar should know. Whether you’re making margaritas, martinis, old fashioneds, spritzes, or simple mixed drinks, the right cocktail glass can completely change the experience. Which cocktail glass is your favorite? 👇 #CocktailGlass #CocktailGlasses #GlassForCocktails #MartiniGlasses #MargaritaGlasses #CoupeGlasses #OldFashionedGlasses #BarGlasses #HomeBar #CocktailGuide #Mixology #cocktails ------ Find what you love, love what you find at Total Wine & More’s YouTube Channel. Discover what top wine makers are uncorking 🍷, what’s shaking on the cocktail scene 🍸 and what’s brewing on tours led by masters ���

Happy Mother's Day from Sable Bourbon!

Happy Mothers Day from the Best Men of Sable Bourbon - @tayediggsinsta @malcolmdlee & @morrischestnutofficial! Enjoy a Sabellini today in celebration with Mom (or just because you deserve one).

Sparkling Rosé Lemonade 🍹

Sometimes the drink needs to look as good as it tastes. ✨ Meet your new summer sip: Sparkling Rosé Lemonade 🍹 topped with a rose-shaped lemonade + Brew Glitter ice cube. Just add your favorite bubbly, like Borrasca Cava Brut Rosé, and you’re set. Tag your BFF you want to share this with, or save it for Sunday and share a glass with Mom!

MOM-Mosa for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is about time together 💐 The best conversations happen with a full glass and something tasty in it. Whip up a Mom-osa and get to spending that quality time that comes with it. 🥂

MOM-Mosa for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is about time together 💐 The best conversations happen with a full glass and something tasty in it. Whip up a Mom-osa and get to spending that quality time that comes with it. 🥂

William H. Macy's Gin & Tonic Method

According to William H. Macy, when returning home with a bottle of Woody Creek Distillers Mary’s Gin, one must make a fresh Gin and Tonic 🤌🏽🍋‍🟩

William H. Macy's Gin & Tonic Method

According to William H. Macy, when returning home with a bottle of Woody Creek Distillers Mary’s Gin, one must make a fresh Gin and Tonic 🤌🏽🍋‍🟩