Delph wine shop owner 'broken' by closure decision
Ian Howard, owner of That Wine Cellar in Delph, has announced the closure of his King Street shop on March 29, 2026, citing rising running costs and inability to commit to a new three-year lease. Howard, known locally as 'That Wine Fella', stated he has been 'broken' by the decision after three and a half years of trading. The business will continue online with subscriptions and events moving to other local venues. Howard received an 18-page email listing price increases from just one importer, making margins too small to justify a long-term lease commitment.