Old Vine Zin
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
barbecued ribs, grilled beef burgers, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Zinfandel is widely considered America's heritage grape, having found its true spiritual home in the sun-drenched vineyards of California after arriving from Europe in the 19th century. Cooper's Hawk Old Vine Zin celebrates this rich viticultural history by sourcing fruit from older, self-rooted vines. These gnarly, historic vines naturally produce lower yields of highly concentrated grapes, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and character. The winemaking team coaxes out the classic bold, jammy fruit characteristics of the varietal, balancing intense blackberry and dark plum flavors with notes of warm baking spices, black pepper, and a touch of toasted oak from careful aging. This wine represents a bridge between California's rugged winemaking past and modern, approachable craftsmanship.
🍾 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