Change We Can Believe in for White House Wine Cellar

Newly elected President Barack Obama is being hailed as the saviour of America. Not only is he being tasked with righting the country's trashed economy and saving the world from global warming, but now wine enthusiasts are also praying for the White House wine cellar to be redeemed.

Under the auspices of tee-totaller 'Dubya', the cellar's stocks had depleted from Thomas Jeffersen's 20,000 cache to a paltry 500 bottles. To make matters worse, those served were, by all accounts, pretty awful - with wines that are described as having enough "presence" to stand up to the 55 minute state meals. No delicate aromas or subtle flavours there then.

It's hoped that the suave and sophisticated Obama, as a lover of fine food and wine, will restore the collection to something of its former glory, although foodies have already been disappointed by the retention of George Bush's white house chef, Christeta Comerford.