Camille Brave
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, barbecued pork ribs, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Camille series by Cooper's Hawk represents the pinnacle of their winemaking portfolio, designed as a collection of limited-release, premium red blends that express distinct personality traits. 'Camille Brave' is crafted to embody strength and intensity, drawing inspiration from bold, robust California red blends. Sourced from prestigious vineyards across California's top winegrowing regions, this wine is typically anchored by Zinfandel, which provides luscious dark berry flavors and a touch of black pepper spice, complemented by structured varietals like Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking team focuses on achieving a harmonious balance between ripe, concentrated fruit, velvety tannins, and toasted oak integration from careful barrel aging. Each release in the Camille series is celebrated for its artistic bottle design and its expressive, full-bodied character, making it a favorite among members of the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club.
🍾 About the Producer
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was established in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, combining an upscale casual dining concept with an artisanal winery and tasting room. Rather than farming single-estate vineyards, the operation functions as a large-scale modern négociant and custom-crush producer, sourcing premium grapes and must primarily from leading American viticultural areas across California, Washington, and Oregon, as well as select international origins. Centralized vinification, blending, and barrel maturation take place at its dedicated Midwestern production facility under Vice President of Winemaking Rob Warren. The portfolio embraces an approachable, crowd-pleasing cellar philosophy focused on clean varietal expression, balanced oak integration, and food-friendly structures. Among its hallmark bottlings are California-sourced expressions such as Unoaked Chardonnay, Lux Chardonnay, Viognier, and the crisp, aromatic Riesling Gewürztraminer blend, alongside a diverse suite of methode-charmat sparkling and dessert offerings.
🍇 Grapes
Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon