Cab Zin
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1–5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk 'Cab Zin' is an ingenious and distinctly American marriage of two powerhouse grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. This proprietary red blend represents a modern evolution of California's historic field blends, where winemakers sought to balance different grape characteristics directly in the cellar. By sourcing premium fruit from celebrated California vineyards, the winemaking team artfully combines the structural elegance, deep black-fruit core, and refined tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon with the lush, jammy, and vibrantly spiced personality of Zinfandel. The result is a beautifully balanced, full-bodied wine that captures the sun-drenched terroir of California, offering a rich tapestry of dark berry flavors, subtle black pepper, and warm oak notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has evolved into one of the United States' most expansive winery and hospitality concepts, headquartered in Downers Grove. The producer operates on an innovative model of globally sourcing premium fruit from esteemed vineyards in California, Italy, Spain, and Australia, while centralizing winemaking, blending, and barrel aging in Illinois. Their cellar philosophy prioritizes approachable, food-friendly, and balanced wines crafted to complement diverse culinary experiences. Cooper's Hawk is widely recognized for its extensive wine club selections and diverse portfolio, highlighted by proprietary red blends like the Camille series, Barrel Reserve, and Old Vine Zinfandel, as well as classic varietals and vibrant sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel