Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, grilled seafood
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Chardonnay showcases the classic, approachable style of California's most popular white grape. Sourced from premier vineyards across California's diverse microclimates, this wine is crafted to balance bright fruit flavors with a rich, textured mouthfeel. The winemaking process typically incorporates partial barrel fermentation and aging in French and American oak, alongside malolactic fermentation, which imparts signature notes of baked apple, pear, and toasted brioche. This cuvee reflects the innovative sourcing philosophy of Cooper's Hawk, bringing the spirit of Napa-style tasting rooms to a broader audience of wine lovers.
🍾 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
Chardonnay