DEPARTMENTS

BEER & WINE

BEER & WINE F.A.Q.'S

Where are your Merlot Wines?

All of our wines are organized by grape varietal. Above the wine case are helpful labels to help you find what you are looking for. The wines are also organized by New World (North and South America, Africa, Australia & New Zealand) and Old World (Europe).

What is the difference between organically grown grapes and organic wines?

Wines that are advertised as containing organically grown grapes may contain sulfites, which may be added to create stability in shipping and storing. Organic wines are made from an entirely organic wine making process.

What is the difference between sulfite-free and no added sulfites?

All grapes contain some sulfites. Those wines that claim to be sulfite-free have an undetectable amount. Those that are marked as “no added sulfites” do not add sulfites during the wine making process.

Beer & Wine

Wines & Beers From Here, There, Everywhere

Our Wine and Beer Department features a wide selection of products. We carry special high end products to everyday affordable options from every corner of the globe, including right here in Iowa. All our sulfite free, vegan, fair trade, organic or organically grown wines are labeled with shelf tags. We carry seasonal varieties of wines and beers so make sure to read the wine and beer newsfeed for updates.

We carry beers from six local breweries, including the shortest mile to market product in the store - Olde Main Brewery just 0.4 miles down the street. We carry five local wineries including a unique aronia berry wine from Sawmill Hollow Family Farm.

We sample various wines every first Friday of the month from 4-7pm at our First Friday Wine and Cheese Tastings.

Throwing a party? Want to stock your wine shelf? We offer a 5% discount to member-owners if you pre-order a case of wine or beer.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Jasper Winery

Des Moines, IA
Miles to the Co-op: 38

jasper tasting room

Jean and Paul Groben first planted grape vines in 2000 near Newton, Iowa. With a degree in viticulture and enology (grape growing and wine science), their son Mason started the wine business with his parents in 2003.