Our visit to California's arguably best consumer tasting event yields new finds like this one discovered by a participant at the 2010 Loyola Marymount University Wine Classic. The 2007 Smith-Madrone is one example of the unique wines we taste at LMU in Los Angeles.

Varieties/Regions:

• American Whites
• Argentine Wines
• Australia Wines
• Austrian Wines
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Champagne
• Chardonnay
• Chilean
• Dessert Wines
• French Wines
• German Wines
• Imported Dessert Wines
• Iowa Wines
• Italian Wines
• Meritage
• Merlot
• New Zealand Wines
• Pinot Noir
• Ports
• Rose/Blush
• South African Wines
• Spain/Portugal
• Sparkling Wine
• Syrah
• Zinfandel

Spring Wine Preview 2010

Snow may still be on the ground but spring is in the air. Ingersoll Wine & Spirits is pleased to announce the arrival of exciting new labels from California and beyond. Cabernet Sauvignon may still be king but we invite you to check out our updated inventories for wines from Spain, France and Italy. With more than 1200 online selections we're pretty sure you'll find something new to try! And if you don't see what you're looking for help is just one click away!! This year your neighborhood wine store is celebrating 23 years providing central Iowa wine customers with some of the area's best selection of wine from around the globe. But don't forget to visit us for our premium selection of liquors and an ever growing selection of imported and craft beers as well. And if wine tastings are what you're craving for please click on our 'wine events' link above.

Note: Online orderers - as much as we strive to have the best information on our Web site, vintage and price are subject to change. If you are looking for a specific year of wine or appellation/designation of single vineyard then please follow-up to our automated e-mail confirming that we have received your order. Each category has a date of last update. This is your best indicator as to how current our wine list is for that specific category, i.e., chardonnay, merlot, Italy, France, Australia, etc.

Notice to Iowa Customers and those shopping locally for our wines: the majority of the wines featured on this website are referenced to the inventory of our West Des Moines store located at 1300 50th Street in West Des Moines, IA. Both Ingersoll Wine & Spirits store locations have access to wines found on our website, however if your aim is to shop by stopping into one of our locations please call ahead of your visit or contact our West Des Moines store so that we may be better prepared to accomodate your shopping needs.

2005 Ventisquero Queulat Merlot Gran Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile Not all Merlot is created equal. This offering from Maipo Valley in Southern Chile is a classy Merlot full of flavor with aromas of black cherries and plum. With a wonderful structure and friendly tannins, this is not a wimpy wine. The Queulat wines of Ventisquero are in a class by themselves. Be sure to try the Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmeniere and Sauvignon Blanc, too. They're all on sale for $17.99.	2005 Château Pesquié Terrasses, Ventoux, Rhône Valley Vineyards This is a great wine for your special dinner of grilled or roasted meats. This blend of 70 percent Grenache and 30 percent Syrah from the southern Rhone Valley is medium- to full-bodied with elegant tannins, round cherry and black current notes and a spicy. This wine can be enhanced by a little time and air. The terroir is similar to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but at $15.99 a bottle, the wine doesn't carry a similar price tag.
2005 Shinas Estate The Verdict Cabernet Sauvignon, Victoria, Australia This is a full-throttle 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the same producer who crafted the Guilty Shiraz and the Innocent Viognier. . The result is big on fruit characteristics particularly if you like Cabernet Sauvignon. No professional rating yet found but to my palate this down under Cabernet Sauvignon from Southeastern Australia merits at least 89 points and is $19.99.	'05 Estancia Meritage Paso Robles Reserve (Reg. $28.99/Sale $25.99) The style of the 2005 is very attractive. A blend of 56 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 32 percent Merlot, 9 percent Petit Verdot and 3 percent Malbec, this wine is very approachable now. Whether it's a formal dinner party or just something above the standard Tuesday night Cabernet Sauvignon, the Estancia red blend is a versatile wine that will marry many types of foods in addition to traditional chicken and pasta dishes.
'05 Seghesio Sangiovese Alexander Valley ($23.99) Fruit for this wine came from some of the oldest Sangiovese planted in California, nearly 100 year-old vines! We are familiar with Seghesio for Zin but wait until you try their Cal-Italian variety. Earlier this year when Pete Seghesio visited our store we found out that they also make excellent Sangiovese! This California red from Sonoma's Alexander Valley is full-bodied and fruit-driven.	'05 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah Walla Walla (Reg. $50.99/Sale $48.99) From Washington-State comes this remarkable find! If you appreciate classic Bordeaux-style wines then look no further than this beauty! It is a blend of 59 percent Merlot, 36 percent Cabernet Franc and 5 percent Petit Verdot from Walla Walla. The Wine Spectator rated this 3,000 case production wine 91-pts and encourages you to drink it between now and 2013.
'07 Alamos Malbec Mendoza ($11.99) There is much to like about this medium-bodied red from Argentina - "the 2007 shows even more fruit, complexity and flavor than the 2006" says Nevres. The Wine Spectator calls the wine a 'Best Buy' and Wine Advocate rates this wine 87 pts. But trust us on this one for the money it's hard to beat!	'07 Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio ($19.99) If you're a fan of good Italian Pinot Grigio then look no further!! Refreshing, clean with citrusy notes. Medium to full-bodied - very well-balanced, a perfect example of classic Tuscan pinot grigio. Enjoyable by itself or pair it with fish and pasta.

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