To the Editor:

With mixed emotions, I helped Bill Turner and his son move out of what is now formerly known as The Altamont Wine shop. Bill has been part of the community for over 18 years, being the proprietor of both the wine shop and the beautiful Old Stone Inn, with his wife, Nancy.

A noted conversationalist, Bill enjoyed getting to know his customers and providing a good service. The last years were tough for him, trying to keep up the store and start a new B&B in Glens Falls where his family lives. For his health and happiness, he closed the store this January. 

What he left, and passed on to me, was the opportunity to continue providing wine and spirits to the Helderberg communities. For this, we are grateful.

This spring, Troy Miller and I will be opening a new wine and liquor store in the historic old pharmacy in the heart of town. Bella Fleur, my flower shop will be a pretty part of this adventure at the new location. Think Pinot and peonies, Roses and Rosé. We are excited to highlight the history of the well-loved pharmacy with our store, and are therefore calling it “Remedies Wine and Spirits.”

Please help use make thoughtful choices for our community. We have started a Facebook page, (Remedies Wine and Spirits), that will be updated with our ideas and progress, as we prepare for a spring opening. Your input is essential! Please use our Facebook page to suggest what you would like to see there.

We will strive to be your neighborhood flower, wine, and gift store.

Diana Greene and Troy Miller  

Owners of Bella Fleur and Remedies