Unoaked Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled chicken breast, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as a vibrant alternative to the traditionally heavy, oak-aged California style, the Cooper's Hawk Unoaked Chardonnay celebrates the pure, unadorned character of the Chardonnay grape. Sourced from select vineyards across California's diverse microclimates, the fruit is harvested at optimal ripeness to retain its natural acidity. By fermenting and aging the wine exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the winemaking team preserves the bright, primary fruit flavors. This clean, minimalist approach coaxes out expressive notes of crisp green apple, ripe pear, and citrus zest, paying homage to the classic, mineral-driven Chablis style of France while showcasing the generous sunshine of California terroir.
🍾 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
Chardonnay