Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–4 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Pinot Noir is crafted from grapes sourced from premier cool-climate vineyards across California, where maritime breezes and morning fog allow this notoriously temperamental grape to ripen slowly and retain its vibrant acidity. The winemaking team focuses on showcasing the bright red fruit character typical of California Pinot Noir, utilizing careful fermentation and aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels to add subtle spice and structure. Pinot Noir, historically celebrated as the 'heartbreak grape' due to its delicate skin and sensitivity to terroir, finds an approachable and expressive voice in this blend, which captures the diverse microclimates of California's top growing regions.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%