Total Wine & More opens today on Central Expressway in Best Buy Plaza (in the former Office Max spot), and I had a sneak peek last night at the newly redesigned space. The superstore features a temperature-controlled fine wine cellar, walk-in humidor, classroom for educational or group events and serving area for wine-tastings.

Courtney Linsenbard, a certified sommelier, will oversee the store’s wine program. Courtney is a California native and trained at the French Culinary Institute.

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Matt Galligan is the new store manager, helming the chain’s first entry into Texas. He last managed their Charlotte, N.C. store has visited prestigious wineries around the world.

Total Wine’s biggest attraction is their selection, with more than 350 Texas wines, beers and spirits and offerings from every wine-growing region around the globe. Featuring sate of the art wine refrigerators and serving techniques, this event is one not to miss. After today’s low key soft opening, look for an official ribbon cutting in about two weeks.

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