TOTAL WINE & MORE

Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent fine wine retailer, began with humble origins when brothers David and Robert Trone opened a small store in Delaware in 1991. Today, the company operates 279 superstores across 29 states and continues to expand.

The company, based in North Bethesda, prides itself on offering an unparalleled selection, with typical stores carrying more than 8,000 different wines from every wine-producing region globally, alongside 2,500 beers and 3,000 different spirits. Total Wine & More commits to providing the lowest prices by leveraging its tremendous buying power and special relationships with producers, importers and wholesalers.

With over 11,000 employees, including 2,102 wine service team members and 427 Total Wine Professionals, the company invests heavily in staff training. Team members participate in extensive training programs, weekly wine tastings and monthly producer seminars, with many traveling to winemaking regions to gain firsthand knowledge.

Since its founding, Total Wine & More has demonstrated strong community commitment. The company has contributed more than $300 million to charitable organizations over two decades. In 2024, it donated over $13 million to 18,000+ nonprofits, helping them raise over $90 million.

The company’s philanthropic focus includes enhancing the arts, education, mental health awareness and community improvement. Total Wine & More also encourages employee volunteerism, with team members completing nearly 200,000 volunteer service hours annually. The company partners with Wine Unify to support underrepresented individuals in the wine industry while maintaining a strong commitment to social responsibility.

This profile is part of The Daily Record's In the Lead: Best Legacy Businesses list for 2025. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. See the full list at thedailyrecord.com.