Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Chandler
Chandler, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in anchors its beverage program in an award-winning wine portfolio, a robust Wine Club, and collaborations like Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines. The cocktail list spans creative originals from PBJ Old Fashioned to Tajín-Spiced Paloma, with a value-driven $8 happy hour. Non-alcoholic options include Vivanté! Wines and spirit-free cocktails, making the program inclusive without sacrificing ambition.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sangria Flight at Wine O'Clock, then a Bin 61 Sour for a bourbon-forward cocktail. For wine, order the Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon or the Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cakebread collaboration. Non-alcoholic drinkers should try the Night Lite or a Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive wine list and monthly tastings. Cocktail fans will find creative options like the PBJ Old Fashioned and the $8 happy hour. Those avoiding alcohol have dedicated spirit-free cocktails and Vivanté! Alternatives.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour offers discounted cocktails and wines, ideal for an early evening visit. Wine Club events and monthly wine features provide reasons to return throughout the year.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $17, with happy hour cocktails at $8. Tasting room wines are $17.99 to $39.99 per bottle, while the Curated Icons Cabernet reaches $124.99. Non-alcoholic options include Night Lite at $12.99 and Vivanté! At $10.75 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program is defined by its wine club culture, award-winning Lux wines, and exclusive collaborations such as Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines' Camille series. The Life Balance cocktail line offers lower-calorie options, and a dedicated non-alcoholic section with Vivanté! Sets it apart from typical winery restaurants.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu spans bourbon, tequila, vodka, and gin, with creative originals like PBJ Old Fashioned and Tajín-Spiced Paloma. Happy hour offers value at $8. Life Balance options provide lower-calorie choices.
Menu strengths
- — Creative cocktail list with diverse spirits and flavor profiles.
- — Affordable happy hour pricing at $8 per cocktail.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned - WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, chocolate bitters, amarena cherry, orange, and a sidecar of sweet red wine.
- — Bin 61 Sour - Woodford Reserve Bourbon, lemon sour, and Nightjar.
- — Tajín-Spiced Paloma - Patrón Silver Tequila, fresh-squeezed lime, grapefruit soda, Tajín rim.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13-$17; happy hour $8
Wine
Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines anchor a portfolio of 50+ varieties. Wine Club provides monthly tastings and benefits. Collaborations with Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines add prestige.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines.; Extensive wine list with over 50 varieties.
- — Wine Club offers monthly tastings and member benefits.
Standout selections
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley collaboration with Cakebread Cellars, $124.99 per bottle.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon - full-bodied with firm tannins, wild blackberries, vanilla, coffee, spice.
- — Sangria Flight - includes Strawberry Fields, Papa Don't Peach, Raspberry Beret, and Rum In Da Coconut.
Pricing: Bottles $17.99-$39.99; Curated Icons $124.99
Beer
A modest beer list with house ale, local craft selection, and familiar imports. Includes non-alcoholic options like Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA. Priced reasonably.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft selection and house ale.; Offers non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island - draft house ale.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA - craft bottled option.
Pricing: Draft $7.50-$8.50; bottles $6.00-$6.75
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated spirit-free cocktails, non-alcoholic wine alternatives (Vivanté!), and NA beers provide a well-rounded non-alcoholic program. Creative options like Passion & Spice and The Spa are notable.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free cocktail section.; Non-alcoholic wine alternatives available.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite - Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar syrup, vanilla, half & half.
- — Cooper's Hawk No-Mosa - Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc with fresh orange juice.
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc - alcohol-free sparkling wine alternative.
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99; Vivanté! $10.75; NA beer $6.25
Spirits
Spirits serve as cocktail components rather than a standalone program, but the selection is broad—bourbon, vodka, gin, tequila, rum—with premium labels like Woodford Reserve and WhistlePig. Nightjar port-style wine adds a distinctive touch.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktails.; Premium and craft spirits featured.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned - WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
- — Espresso Classico - Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, cold brew.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails with premium spirits $13-$17; happy hour $8
How it sits with the food
The wine list spans sparkling to dessert styles, with a Sangria Flight and Reserve wines that can pair across the menu. Curated Icons Cabernet complements red meat dishes, while the Nightjar port-style wine suits sweet courses. The extensive wine-by-the-glass options facilitate flexible pairing.
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