Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Avon, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk pairs a serious wine operation with a sprawling, crowd-pleasing beverage menu. The wine program is the clear draw, featuring an extensive portfolio, a Napa-style tasting room, and award-winning Lux labels. Cocktails are numerous and playful, from the PBJ Old Fashioned to a low-calorie Life Balance line. Beer and non-alcoholic options fill out the list, but wine remains the centerpiece.
- What should I order?
- For wine, ask about the Lux Pinot Noir or a tasting flight in the tasting room. For cocktails, the PBJ Old Fashioned is a bold house original, while the Bin 61 Sour shows balance. If you want something lighter, the Life Balance Ranch Water or a Vivanté! Sparkling alternative are solid picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and enthusiasts will appreciate the depth of the wine list and the tasting room. Casual drinkers will find familiar cocktails and a broad beer selection. Groups with varied tastes are well served, given the range of options.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour at Wine O'Clock offers discounted cocktails and is a good time to sample a few drinks. Weekend brunch features specialty cocktails and sparkling wines. The tasting room is a draw any day for a structured wine experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$17, with happy hour specials around $8. Glasses of wine start near $10; bottles range from about $18 to $125. Beer is $6-$8.50, and non-alcoholic options are mostly $6-$13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a full restaurant, a Napa-style tasting room, and a wine club with monthly tastings is rare. The wine program is elevated by Master Sommelier Emily Wines and award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux labels. The cocktail menu's creative twists, like the PBJ Old Fashioned, add personality.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, creative cocktail list with house originals like the PBJ Old Fashioned and a dedicated low-alcohol Life Balance line. Happy hour and brunch extend the range.
Menu strengths
- — Creative house specialties and a wide martini list.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned with WhistlePig 6-Year, Skrewball, chocolate bitters, and a sweet red wine sidecar.
- — Bin 61 Sour with Woodford Reserve, lemon sour, and Nightjar.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13-$17; happy hour cocktails from $8; brunch cocktails $5-$15.
Wine
An extensive, award-winning wine program with a wide variety of regions and styles. The tasting room and wine club provide structured access, and Master Sommelier Emily Wines lends credibility.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines.; Deep portfolio spanning sparkling to dessert wines.
- — Napa-style tasting room and wine club with monthly tastings.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Pinot Noir, ripe red fruit, earthy, delicate yet complex.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied with wild blackberries, vanilla, coffee, spice.
Pricing: Bottles $17.99-$124.99; glasses $10.25-$25; wine club from $25.25/month.
Beer
A serviceable beer list with a few drafts, a range of bottles, and a couple of local craft options. Nothing remarkable, but it covers the basics and includes NA choices.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft selection and a house ale by Goose Island.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island.
Pricing: Draft $7.50-$8.50; bottles $6-$7; NA beers $6.25.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program with sparkling wine alternatives, spirit-free cocktails using Seedlip, and NA beers. The range is above typical restaurant offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Creative spirit-free cocktails like Night Lite with Seedlip.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar, vanilla, half & half.
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc sparkling wine alternative.
Pricing: Vivanté! $10.75/glass; night lite $12.99; NA beers $6.25.
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through cocktails rather than a standalone program. The selection includes premium bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, and rums, but there is no evidence of a dedicated spirits menu or tastings.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of premium spirits featured in cocktails.
- — Creative recipes highlight bourbon, vodka, tequila, and rum.
Standout selections
- — (212) Manhattan with Knob Creek and Carpano Antica.
- — Espresso Classico with Absolut Vanilia and Caffè Borghetti.
Pricing: Premium spirits used in cocktails $13-$17.
How it sits with the food
The menu includes wine pairing recommendations for each dish, which is a strong practical feature. The wine list's range supports pairings from sparkling to dessert wines. The PBJ Old Fashioned's sweet red wine sidecar suggests a dessert-friendly pairing.
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