{"id":7331,"date":"2024-09-10T10:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=7331"},"modified":"2024-09-16T09:09:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:09:11","slug":"letter-from-the-ceo-a-toast-to-18-years-of-wtso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/letter-from-the-ceo-a-toast-to-18-years-of-wtso\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from the CEO: A Toast to WTSO&#8217;s 18th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>18 Years of Wine, Thanks to You<\/h3>\n<p>To All,<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been 18 years since we started Wines \u2018Til Sold Out \u2013 what a ride it\u2019s been! Starting in a small shed, facing uncertainty and overcoming supply chain challenges, we&#8217;ve come a long way. Your support, loyalty, and mutual love for wine have kept us going strong.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s your unwavering support that\u2019s fueled our passion and commitment for almost two decades to bring exceptional, small-production wines from every corner of the globe to your glass at home.<\/p>\n<p>This anniversary, we\u2019re celebrating not just the milestones but also the day-to-day victories that have defined us. Our anniversary theme, \u201c18 Years of Pioneering Taste,\u201d is a toast to both our past achievements and the roads ahead.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s about celebrating our heritage and forging new bonds through exclusive wines and unforgettable experiences. We&#8217;re also proud that our new ventures, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemarket.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_content=joe-anni-letter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wine Market<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servedneat.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_content=joe-anni-letter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Served Neat<\/a>, embody our commitment to innovation and excellence in the world of wine and spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Through all these years, my family and this business have been my foundation. I&#8217;m endlessly grateful for the dedication of our team and the loyalty of wine lovers like you. Together, we\u2019ve crafted a community that feels much like an extended family.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for sticking with us, from the bottom of my heart. Here\u2019s to continuing our adventure together, sharing more great wines and even greater memories!<\/p>\n<p>With Sincere Gratitude,<\/p>\n<p>Joe Arking<br \/>\nChief Executive Officer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_content=joe-anni-letter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTSO.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/shared-cellar\/3233313633\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_content=joe-anni-letter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMAIL-Joes-Cellar-Anniversary-Sept-2024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMAIL-Joes-Cellar-Anniversary-Sept-2024.png 700w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMAIL-Joes-Cellar-Anniversary-Sept-2024-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>18 Years of Wine, Thanks to You To All, It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been 18 years since we started Wines \u2018Til Sold Out \u2013 what a ride it\u2019s been! Starting in a small shed, facing uncertainty and overcoming supply chain challenges, we&#8217;ve come a long way. 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