Romance Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of release to preserve its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, spicy pepper jack cheese, berry tart
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has evolved into one of the United States' most expansive winery and hospitality concepts, headquartered in Downers Grove. The producer operates on an innovative model of globally sourcing premium fruit from esteemed vineyards in California, Italy, Spain, and Australia, while centralizing winemaking, blending, and barrel aging in Illinois. Their cellar philosophy prioritizes approachable, food-friendly, and balanced wines crafted to complement diverse culinary experiences. Cooper's Hawk is widely recognized for its extensive wine club selections and diverse portfolio, highlighted by proprietary red blends like the Camille series, Barrel Reserve, and Old Vine Zinfandel, as well as classic varietals and vibrant sparkling wines.