Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork with apple sauce, Munster cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Gewurztraminer is a vibrant celebration of one of the wine world's most aromatic and historic grape varieties. While the grape's ancestry traces back to the alpine village of Tramin in Alto Adige, and its spiritual home lies in Alsace, this expression harnesses the cool-influenced valleys of California. Cooper's Hawk sources these grapes to capture the classic, exotic profile of the varietal. The winemaking team focuses on cold fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the intense, delicate aromatics of lychee, rose petals, and baking spices. The resulting style is typically off-dry, balancing a lush, textured mouthfeel with a bright thread of acidity that keeps the exotic fruit flavors lively and clean.
🍾 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
Gewurztraminer