Collier's of Centreville Wine Shop

06/28/2024

For many of you, the Fourth of July holiday starts in a matter of minutes. So be sure to stop by the shop on your way home before you get stuck in the traffic heading to the beaches! It really is this bad! True story! So just come by Centreville and let it clear out!

06/28/2024

So many other wines to tap into for the summer! And not just limited to whites and even rosés! Lighter reds like and are awesome choices if you prefer a bit more rouge in your glass!

Enjoy the sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather with these ten perfect summer wine and food pairings. We’ve got you covered on what to sip as you eat.

06/25/2024

Most Sumer dishes tend to be lighter (not a lot of call for a heavy stew for dinner this month!). A from Austria is right up this alley with a light body, it pairs well with light and fresh foods such as shellfish, oysters, fish, poultry, and shrimp (even asparagus!). And with its spicy aromas, you can also easily extend this to Asian and Thai dishes!

06/25/2024

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

If you realize you failed to chill your summertime wine, do NOT put it in the freezer thinking you'll give it a quick chill! You'll inevitably forget it and it'll soon look like this and be as tasty as a glass of water! And if you feel that you MUST do this, thinking to yourself "I'll never forget it's there!"), do yourself a favor and set a timer.

06/24/2024

Something to keep in mind this week as the temperatures creep back up!

06/24/2024

It's a LITTLE cooler around here today, but that doesn't look to be lasting so let's get another delicious wine-pairing for ! Do you like fresh, raw ? Reach for a Spanish ! It's got some high acidity with just the right amount of citrus but the best ones have a bit of brine making it the perfect pairing for the dish you see here!

06/22/2024

It's going to be a hot one today! But the air conditioner is on in the shop and, more importantly, we'll have lots of wine chilling in our cooler for you! See you shortly!

06/21/2024

With it so miserably hot around here, we're all looking for ways to keep cool, especially with chilled wines! Some of you might be tempted to put ice cubes in your wine and while we're not going to debate the pros and cons of this, we're going to suggest that instead of doing this, you instead freeze some table grapes and drop those in your glass! It'll chill your wine but not make your wine watery!

06/21/2024

With us consistently having weather around here, you'll be needing some appropriate summer wines! Seafood is definitely a popular option when dining. So if you're going with shellfish, perhaps pop a in your fridge for just the right chill, no matter if you have a buttery grilled or boiled lobster or some Creole shrimp (heavy with garlic and lemon!).

06/19/2024

Here we are on and we have barely recovered from Monday's celebrations! Woe is us!

3 classic martinis for everyone's taste buds. The traditional classic, the cosmopolitan for those that like a little tartness & Strawberry Mint for the sweet.

06/17/2024

It's . But with so many vegetables having differing flavor palates and the so many ways to prepare them (or not prepare them), it seemed more appropriate to offer up some guidelines on how to pair your wines with them! Or, you know, just come in to the shop and get some recommendations from our staff!

Gone are the days when vegetables were relegated to the role of a side dish. Parsley is no longer just a garnish, kale has escaped its position as a mere salad bar prop, and the likes of beets and Brussels sprouts are found on many restaurant menus. We’re all trying to squeeze more veggies into ou...

06/17/2024

Might be a long day!

06/16/2024

Happy to all you dads out there!

06/15/2024

Just a reminder that this is your last opportunity to get Dear Ol Dad something he'll actually want for Fathers Day! We're here until 8pm and in the meantime, you'll also be able to try some wines we've got opened up all afternoon!

06/14/2024

Just a little reminder of what is coming up this weekend and the appropriate gift to give on said holiday!

06/13/2024

Just a little reminder that Fathers Day is coming up this Sunday and while ties and tools are all fine-and-dandy, there ARE things that Dear Old Dad will prefer!

Make dad drinks, not dad jokes.

06/12/2024

Back to the currently going on ... what do you want to reach for if you have a plate pasta? You're going to want something that holds up to the strong flavors and also can withstand the oils used. So go with a dry, crisp, and acidic white wines such as , , or even a (or possibly a VERY light red).

06/12/2024

This is a hold-over to last week's but still applicable as we move into summer and we seek lighter dishes! The obvious pairing for a is an with its crispness but you can also reach for any number of Mediterranean whites that have very good acidity like a , a Spanish or Italian !

06/11/2024

Update on ! In Germany's wine regions, it is in the stage known as " ." Grapes are transitioning between bud and ripening and they are tiny, hard and VERY green (regardless of varietal). So now ... we wait!

06/11/2024

All sorts of will be available at the this week. Too many to go style-by-style, but fear not - we've got you covered! Buon appetito!

Whether you’ve called for delivery, made pies yourself or are eating out, follow these guidelines and your pairings will be dialed in.

06/10/2024

It's , so let's make one of the Long Island variety!

06/10/2024

Now that the Greek festival is done, let's move across the Adriatic Sea to the that is going on this week here in town! We'll start off with a basic (but classic) dish - the ! Quite simple with tomato sauce, fresh basil, and mozzarella on your flatbread, a is a GREAT pairing ... its freshness will go wonderfully with the simplicity and it has a good bit of acidity to pair with the tomato sauce! Yum!

06/07/2024

Be sure to follow us for additional helpful tips around the house! Or just come out to the shop this weekend!

06/07/2024

One last wine pairing for any Greek festival that may or may not be happening around here this week! ! So yummy and all-natural so it MUST be healthy for you! The sweetness of this dessert goes perfectly with sweet white wines such as , , sweet , as well as sweet sparkling wines like doux Champagne.
Why It Works: Baklava tends to be very sweet. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll want to make sure the wine is at least as sweet or sweeter than the Baklava. The sugar in the dessert will lessen the perception of sweetness in the wine. OPA!

06/07/2024

Given the topic, we're posting this earlier in the day. Some of these actually sound pretty legit! Let us know of any you have tried (we won't judge - honest!).

06/06/2024

is one of the dishes you'll see a LOT of people having at any Greek festivals you might visit. So what should you pair with it? Go with a rich, peppery and LIGHTER red wine such as , , , and you'll be shouting OPA!

06/05/2024

Today's wine pairing recommendation for any who might be celebrating around here in a Grecian sort of manner is to go with . The classic style calls for an Italian or or perhaps a to go with the seasoned ground beef! It's a great comfort food-and-wine all the way around!

06/04/2024

Definitely a favorite at any Greek festival (just look at the line!) - ! You've got two routes to consider ... sparkling whites to go with the oils, onions, herbs and tzaziki or go with dark-fruit reds such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo with the tannins in the wine to cut through the fat in the meat (and the fruit will .empasize any spices and rotisserie flavors!

06/03/2024

It's that time of year, which means that there is a certain festival of a Grecian nature going on in Wilmington until Saturday night. So when you do your take-out for it, pair it up with some of the AMAZING that we have in-house to really make for a Greek festival! For instance, if you're going for a Spanakopita, you'll what a , , or to go with this deliciously creamy spinach and filo pie!