Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
spicy Thai curry, glazed pork chops, artisanal blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Riesling showcases the vibrant, aromatic potential of the noble Riesling grape sourced from select cool-climate vineyards in California. Benefiting from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of California's coastal-influenced regions, the grapes develop a perfect balance of crisp acidity and lush fruit sugars. In the cellar, the winemaking team utilizes cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate, expressive aromatics of white peach, apricot, and jasmine. This approach honors the centuries-old heritage of Riesling—a grape that traces its legendary origins back to the Rhine Valley of Germany—while translating its classic profile into a bright, contemporary American style.
🍾 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
Riesling
🍷 ABV
11.5-12.5%