Camille Proud
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted prime rib, grilled lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Camille series from Cooper's Hawk is a collection of premium, limited-release wines crafted to celebrate the multi-faceted personalities of women. 'Camille Proud' is designed to be a bold, structured, and deeply expressive California red blend that represents strength and confidence. Sourced from prestigious vineyards across California, this wine is typically built on a foundation of classic Bordeaux varietals. The winemaking team employs traditional fermentation techniques followed by extensive aging in select oak barrels, creating a finished blend that showcases intense dark fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a sophisticated, lingering finish.
🍾 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.