It is with sadness that this is the last message from The Wine Cellar; bringing a decade of trading to a bittersweet end. There has been laughter and tears, and many many bottles shared and enjoyed (about 250,000 of them give or take) - as well as a few slices of cheese. These moments would have been empty without the charm and character of the residents and visitors to Woburn, Olney and Stony Stratford, and impossible without a fantastic team of wonderful people past and present that I’m lucky enough to have worked alongside.

I would like to thank anyone who has supported us by shopping with The Wine Cellar or attending one of the hundreds of events and wine tastings that we have hosted over the years. Wine lovers, newly initiated wine drinkers, every person who's come in needing a gift for a picky friend or relative, something special for an occasion or simply something good to see off the week. You have all been greatly appreciated.

All is not lost however. While The Wine Cellar is no more, my friend and colleague Tim is taking over what was our Stony Stratford branch and will continue to offer a wide selection of quality wines and fabulous events and tastings as The Pour House. I hope and wish that you will support him in the endeavour! As I’m sure many of you know, Tim has been pivotal in the last few years, and I cannot think of a better, friendlier and more capable pair of hands with which to leave our legacy.

Please visit www.thepourhouse.wine and fill in the contact form or write to info@thepourhouse.wine to register interest.

Many thanks, and best wishes,

Stefan