Winter Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1–2 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant spice aromatics and fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Gingerbread, blue cheese, roasted nuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Winter Red is a highly anticipated seasonal release designed to capture the cozy, festive spirit of the colder months. This sweet red wine is thoughtfully infused with a proprietary blend of warm mulling spices, including cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and orange peel. The tradition of spiced wines stretches back to antiquity, where the Romans crafted 'Conditum Paradoxum' and medieval Europeans brewed 'Glühwein' to ward off the winter chill. Cooper's Hawk honors this rich heritage by creating a modern, crowd-pleasing rendition that can be enjoyed at room temperature or gently warmed, filling the home with inviting aromas of holiday baking spices and sweet red fruit.
🍾 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.