01/27/2026
Important message to my valued customers:
It is with mixed emotions that I’m writing this to all of you.
During the last 12 years I have met the most amazing customers and friends at my wine shop and have looked forward each day to spending time with you and sharing in good conversation about important life moments, the weather, and just everyday life while you bottled your wine. I treasure these relationships as one of my life’s richest blessings.
Just over a month ago, I was approached by another business wanting to rent the space where Vintner’s is located. The offer that was made was a complete and unexpected surprise. After carefully weighing the offer and the ability to join my husband in retirement, against the toll the last few years of lugging heavy wines and carboys has had on my aching hips, knee and ankles, plus my advancing age, I have made the difficult decision to accept the offer and close my Vintner’s Cellar business down as of March 3rd 2026.
I feel terribly that this is such short notice of closing and recognize that there is significant impact to all of you - my amazing, loyal and wonderful customers but hope you can understand that I had to make the best decision I could at this point in my life for my health, well-being and family. I would love to be able to say good-bye to any customers who want to stop buy and will set up a couple of days near the end of February for that to happen at the store. Stay tuned for that information.
If you know someone who would like to take over the well-established Vintner’s at another location in the Bowmanville area, let me know and I can connect you with the franchise owner. I have all the equipment to give someone a great start at a great price!
All remaining water card credits, as well as any purchased unused gift certificates will be reimbursed.
Although the timing is bad, I’m on vacation for the next week, so Sarah will be looking after the store. After today, I will be back on February 5th.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart – it has been a privilege and an honour to know all of you and I’m looking forward to personally chatting with you over the course of the next 5 weeks as many of you bottle your wine. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sylvia