Romance Red
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of release to preserve its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, spicy pepper jack cheese, berry tart
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Cooper's Hawk Romance Red is a celebrated sweet red blend designed to capture a playful, passionate spirit. Sourced from premium vineyards across California, this wine is crafted using a proprietary blend of red grapes where the fermentation is carefully managed to retain a luscious level of natural residual sugar. The result is an incredibly approachable, velvety wine bursting with vibrant aromas of fresh dark berries, ripe plums, and a touch of candied red fruit. It has grown to become one of the winery's most popular signature offerings, cherished by those who appreciate a sweeter, fruit-forward profile. Often served slightly chilled, it represents the winery's innovative approach to making wine democratic, enjoyable, and celebratory for all palates.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has pioneered a unique hospitality concept combining a Napa-style tasting room with contemporary dining. Headquartered in Downers Grove with its central winemaking facility in Woodridge, Illinois, the company operates on an innovative sourcing model, collaborating with top growers across California, Italy, Spain, and Australia to import premium grapes and juice. Under the guidance of their skilled winemaking team, Cooper's Hawk crafts a diverse, award-winning portfolio that ranges from expressive single-varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera to prestigious, limited-release proprietary blends such as the Camille series and the XV Anniversary Blend.