Lux Sparkling Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of purchase to experience its optimal freshness and vibrant effervescence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, triple-cream brie, roasted poultry
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted using the traditional méthode champenoise, the Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling Brut represents the premium tier of the winery's sparkling program. Sourced from high-quality vineyards across California, this wine undergoes its secondary fermentation directly in the bottle, followed by a dedicated period of aging on the lees. This classic technique coaxes out delicate, persistent bubbles and a refined complexity, balancing bright California fruit notes of green apple and pear with the sophisticated, toasted brioche undertones characteristic of fine sparkling wines.
🍾 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
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir