Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Thai green curry, roasted pork with peach compote, triple cream brie.
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Viognier highlights the winery's modern sourcing model, bringing the lush, expressive character of California-grown grapes to life. Viognier itself has a dramatic history; once on the brink of extinction in its native Northern Rhône home of Condrieu during the mid-20th century, the grape found a spectacular revival in the sun-drenched terroirs of California. Cooper's Hawk winemakers carefully preserve the grape's highly aromatic nature, utilizing cool fermentation techniques primarily in stainless steel to protect its delicate floral and stone fruit notes while building a round, textured mouthfeel that defines this classic white variety.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%