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Jorge Ordoñez, raising the bar

17 Tuesday May 2016

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Argami, Demimo, Jorge Ordonez, new, Pallas, Solnia, spain

If you’ve enjoyed a bottle of Spanish wine in the last few years – a bold red, a vibrant white, a stylish sparkling wine – it may be thanks to Jorge Ordoñez.

For many years, the few Spanish wines available in the United States tended to be mass-produced sherries or dusty reds of mysterious origin. Though Spain had been producing fine wine for centuries, not a lot got through to our shores.

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When Ordoñez, who grew up in the family wine business in Málaga, Spain, moved to the United States in 1987, Spain’s tradition-bound wine industry had just been turned upside-down. The nation’s relatively recent transition to democracy and entrance to the European Union was opening up new international markets. Investment in local winemaking was increasing, onerous regulations were being relaxed and young winemakers began making modern new styles in Spain’s storied vineyards.

Ordoñez, now a renowned producer and distributor of Spanish wines, pushed for further improvements to traditional winemaking. He called for lower yields and careful vinification. He insisted on refrigerated warehousing and shipping. As a result, his wines have classic Spanish spirit and flavor, with the quality and freshness we love.

Importing a broad range of high-quality wines previously unknown outside Spain, he helped Americans fall in love with wines from great Spanish regions like Rioja and Rueda, and with grapes like Tempranillo, Garnacha and Verdejo. His influence on the industry has helped to raise standards for all Spanish wines.

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There’s no better time to try Ordoñez’s wines than during Total Wine & More’s Discover Spain and Portugal event, in our stores now through next weekend. Check out our tasting table to sample the new Demimo, a crisp, clean white wine made from century-old vines in north central Spain. And look for three more new wines from Ordoñez: Pallas, Argami and Solnia, each reflecting classic grape varieties from uniquely Spanish growing areas.

Discover these and a whole world of great Spanish wines at your local Total Wine & More store.

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We’re Open in Maple Grove, Minnesota!

05 Thursday Nov 2015

Posted by totalwineandmore in Grand Opening, Grand Openings, Tastings and events

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Maple Grove, Minnesota, MN, new

We’ve got some exciting news for our Minnesota fans, but we need you to control yourselves. We’re opening a brand new Total Wine & More in Maple Grove at the Arbor Lakes shopping center today.

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Okay, you can get a little excited about it.

Break out the fine wine glasses, grab your bottle openers! This will be our fifth store in the greater Minneapolis area, and we want you to help celebrate our Grand Opening. The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Thursday November 5, so plan on stopping by for tastings and events featuring wines, spirits and beers including Caymus Vineyards, The Calling, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Boulevard Brewing, Svedka Vodka and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Head to our website for a full list of events at our new store.

During our Grand Opening weekend, you can shop and support a local cause in the community at the same time. Join us November 5-7 to help support the Hennepin Health Foundation. Total Wine & More will donate a portion of our Grand Opening sales during this time to the foundation.

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Grab a cart and stock up from November 5-7 to help support the Hennepin Health Foundation.

Bring your friends, family and coworkers — and don’t forget to make everyone who misses out jealous by posting your fun Grand Opening experiences (#totalwineGO).

We’ll be posting the latest updates to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels, so connect with us to stay totally up-to-date. We can’t wait to see you at our new store!

We’re Opening in Elk Grove, California!

05 Monday Oct 2015

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Beer, California, Elk Grove, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, new, spirits, Wine

We’re excited to open our very first store in Elk Grove, California October 8!

The new store is in the Laguna Crossroads at 7707 Laguna Blvd., Suite 140. Head to our website to learn more about the Total Wine & More Elk Grove store and team.

At Total Wine & More, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we work and live. That’s why we’re proud to announce that throughout our Grand Opening weekend, you can help us further our commitment and support the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation! From October 8 through 11 we’ll donate a portion of our weekend sales to support this wonderful non-profit.

If you’ve never heard of Total Wine & More before, we have the best selection and prices on wine, beer and spirits around.  We also have a great lineup of events and tastings to help us celebrate our Grand Opening this week.

Join us October 8 starting at 4 p.m. for wine and beer tastings. You can learn all about which brands will be in store for our upcoming tastings and other events by checking out our events page. Stop by Thursday, but don’t forget to check back in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Grand Opening celebration will be going all weekend long, don’t miss out!

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Connect with us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the upcoming events and product arrivals at our latest Sacramento-area store.

Already planning on joining us for our Grand Opening events? Remember to share your experience on social media with the hashtag #totalwineGO.

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