“Running Wino's was tough because of the competition but also because you had to be heavily involved, keep people interested and make sure you have local support, which we had,” he said. In February 2012, MacFarlane and Clouston were inspired by the wine-growing region that they worked and lived in. They decided to open Wino's Marlborough, with a focus on providing a quality fine wine store. Supplied Wino's former owners David Clouston, left, and Clive MacFarlane when they opened their store on Grove Road in 2012. “We strived to be an independent liquor store that ingrained itself into the local community, supported local businesses, and provided more for our patrons.”