The Staff Clark Trim:  After spending four years in the US Army, two of which were in Germany, Clark became passionate about great food and wine and other beverages, and how important the right beverage is to the success of a great dining experience.
Clark spent the next 15 years working in the hospitality industry and studied food and wine management extensively in the US, Germany, and Holland. He has worked in clubs, restaurants, and hotels in those countries and Greenland, where he first met Henrik Thostrup in 1984. Henrik Thostrup:  It is no surprise that food and wine have been a life-long passion of Henrik’s. He comes from a family in Denmark who has been in the hotel and restaurant business for five generations.
Henrik studied culinary arts in Denmark where he was certified as an executive chef, and has also studied food and wine in US, Holland, and Germany. Clark and Henrik worked together in great clubs and restaurants, mostly in Europe, from 1984 until 1992, when they came to Colonial Wines and Spirits. They are both still very active in food and wine education. They worked to help found Central Arkansas Wine Society, dedicated to the education of the art of wine, wine making, and wine and food as a part of American culture. At Colonial, Clark and Henrik specialize in assisting customers with planning any function of any size, and they really enjoy pairing the right wine with any meal. David Fero, Assistant Manager:  David has been with Colonial Wines & Spirits since 1996. He very quickly developed a passionate interest in wines of the world, as well as the other great products offered by Colonial Wines & Spirits.
Whether you enjoy a peaty malt whiskey from the Islay, 100% Blue Agave from Jalisco, Rum from Jamaica, Vodka from Russia, Poland, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, France or here at home in the USA, Gin, Bourbon, one of hundreds of cordials or a great beer or ale, David can make a knowledgeable, informed, and appreciated recommendation. Top
Our Philosophy
At Colonial Wines and Spirits, we realize that you, our customer, have many choices concerning where you shop for the products we have to offer. It is our goal to earn and keep your business by practicing these basic principles: 1. Foremost, we will provide you with fast, courteous, and knowledgeable service. 2. We will offer you a selection of fine wines, spirits, beers and ales, cigars, mixes, glassware, and accessories second to none. 3. We will offer very competitive prices. We will purchase from our suppliers smartly, demanding the best possible prices, and we will pass all the savings on to you. We will guarantee you fair pricing in the following ways: - Weekly advertised prices published every Wednesday in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, daily on our Marquee, weekly and monthly in our Newsletter, and Wine of Week, and every day, 24 hours a day at http://www.arwinesales.com/
- We will honor any competitor’s advertised price. Please bring a copy of the ad.
- Wednesday Wine Day. We will reduce the price of every wine, Champagne, and sparkling wine in the store by 15% (not already on sale or otherwise discounted).
- Wine of the Week. We will select 2 - 4 wines weekly and offer them at a very special discounted price.
- In-store specials. Look for Red Tags throughout the store representing great values on many items not advertised anywhere else but in the store.
- Case discounts and mixed case discount on every item in the store - every day.
4. We will offer you all the above; fast courteous service, great selection, and competitive and innovative pricing; in a clean, comfortable, and pleasing atmosphere conducive to a overall pleasant shopping experience.
5. We promise to listen and react to your comments, suggestions, and criticism. 6. We Appreciate your business! Top
Our History
Currently: The new Colonial Wines & Spirits location at 11200 West Markham Street features almost three times the space as the old location, easy access to and from Markham Street and plenty of free parking. The shopping aisles are wide and easy to navigate, the products are well organized and nicely merchandised. Our knowledgeable staff is friendly, efficient, and eager to serve you. With a convenient location and superior selection of fine wines and spirits, shopping at Colonial Wines & Spirits is now easier and better than ever! Please stop by soon and let us know what you think! June 2008: Tiger Team Solutions redesigns and launches www.ARWineSales.com adding several new features and a new look and feel. The Online Store has been improved with several enhancements. Another new feature is the Wine Community forum where enthusiasts can meet and discuss issues about wine, spirits, and beer. However we are most proud of our new Wine Blog, where we will be writing about new products and trends in the wine and spirits world. November 12, 2007: Missing the goal for moving by 12 long days, the move was made and the doors opened at 8 o’clock am and the next chapter of Colonial Wines & Spirits began. September 20, 2007: Colonial Wines & Spirits gained final authorizations and approvals to relocate to a new location just down the street four blocks east at 11200 West Markham Street. A lofty goal was set to have the location renovated and opened by November 1, 2007 and the work of transforming a former Ford Dealership into a First Class Wine & Spirits Shop began. July - August 2004 - Tiger Team Solutions designs and launches http://www.arwinesales.com/, providing online order processing support and superior communications capabilities between Colonial Wines & Spirits and our most valuable asset -- our customers! October - November 2001 - Redesign and launch http://www.colonialwineandspirits.com/ and http://www.arewine.com/ 2000 - Combined our Monthly Newsletter and Wine of Week programs into one publication produced, published, and distributed monthly. January 1998 - Began Wine of Week Program and Quarterly Newsletter. Launched http://www.colonialwineandspirits.com/ June 1997 - Second expansion and renovation almost doubling the area of the store and dedication of almost 60% of the total area to fine wine. May 1994 - First expansion and renovation. January 1992 - Colonial Bottle Shop Purchased by Clark Trim. Clark and Henrik immediately changed the focus of the store toward fine wine, spirits, and beers and ales. 1989 - Colonial Bottle Shop moved to 11601 West Markham Street. 1975 - Colonial Bottle Shop moved into the Plaza building located at University Avenue and Markham Street. Top
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