From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Best Chain Wine Shop

October 18 2006

Total Wine
1906 Cordova Road, Harbor Shops Plaza, Fort Lauderdale, 954/828-9463; and 14750 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, 305/354-3270; Totalwine.com

Wine connoisseurs who would willingly fork over $339 for a bottle of Chāteau d'Yquem Sauternes '86 will find much to love about Total Wine, but those people who select a wine based on its label or a goofy name such as Old Fart Chardonnay will also enjoy this store's selection. Every display rack includes details about the wine, including the region, aroma, compatible foods and how it ages. If the abundance of choices becomes overwhelming, take home the store's free 127-page buying guide, which contains in-depth histories of many wine regions. Since some customers prefer a more-foolproof way of choosing a wine, Total Wine hosts tastings on the weekends.