Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Cincinnati, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper’s Hawk pairs a serious wine operation with a broad cocktail list and a dedicated non-alcoholic menu. Master Sommelier Emily Wines oversees a portfolio that has earned double gold and platinum for the Lux line, while the Wine Club adds monthly tastings. Cocktails range from a PBJ Old Fashioned to lower-alcohol Life Balance options, and happy hour brings $8 highballs.
- What should I order?
- Start with the PBJ Old Fashioned, featuring WhistlePig 6-Year and a sweet red wine sidecar. For wine, try the Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon or the Sangria Flight at Wine O'Clock. Non-alcoholic drinkers should consider the Night Lite or a Vivanté! Sparkling beverage.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and those seeking a structured tasting experience will find the most value. Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative range, including lower-alcohol and spirit-free options. Beer drinkers have a limited but adequate selection, including local craft and NA choices.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour offers $8 cocktails and a sangria flight, making it a prime time for value. Wine Club events and monthly tastings provide structured occasions for wine-focused visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass ranges from $10.25 to $16.25, bottles from $18.99 to $124.99. Specialty cocktails are $13-$17, happy hour cocktails $8, and brunch cocktails $15-$16. Non-alcoholic drinks range from $6.25 for NA beer to $12.99 for the Night Lite.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a Master Sommelier, an award-winning private-label wine portfolio, and a Wine Club with monthly tastings sets this program apart. The Life Balance and Vivanté! Lines show a commitment to mindful drinking, while the Napa-style tasting room reinforces the wine-first identity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive list of creative cocktails, including a PBJ Old Fashioned with a wine sidecar and a bloody mary with a savory garnish. Lower-alcohol Life Balance options and a dedicated happy hour add variety, though some prices are unlisted.
Menu strengths
- — Creative combinations like the PBJ Old Fashioned and Bin 61 Sour.
- — Life Balance line offers lower-alcohol, under-150-calorie options.; Wine O'Clock happy hour provides $8 cocktails.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year, Skrewball, chocolate bitters, sidecar of sweet red wine.
- — Cooper’s Hawk Bloody Mary: Tito’s, jumbo shrimp, andouille, cheese, olives, Tajín.
- — Bee's Knees Highball: Beefeaters gin, honey, lemon, soda, $8.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13-$17; happy hour cocktails $8; brunch cocktails $15-$16.
Wine
Award-winning portfolio with a Napa-style tasting room, detailed tasting notes, and a Wine Club offering monthly tastings and exclusive wines. International selections and a sangria flight broaden appeal.
Menu strengths
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux wines have earned double gold and platinum awards.
- — Wine Club provides monthly tastings and exclusive benefits.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with blackberry, vanilla, coffee, spice.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling: Bordeaux, Granny Smith apple, citrus, fresh bread.
- — Sangria Flight: Strawberry Fields, Papa Don’t Peach, Raspberry Beret, Rum In Da Coconut.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25-$16.25; bottles $18.99-$124.99; sangria flight $17.
Beer
A compact but serviceable beer list with a house ale, local craft option, and a range of domestics and imports. NA beers provide alcohol-free choices, but the focus is clearly on wine.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a house ale and a local craft selection.
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer options.; Reasonable pricing for draft and bottles.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island: draft, $8.50.
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA: non-alcoholic option.
Pricing: Draft $7.50-$8.50; domestic bottles $6.00, premium $6.75, cider $7.00; NA beer $6.25.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic program with creative spirit-free cocktails, a wine-like sparkling line, and NA beers. The Night Lite uses Seedlip, and Vivanté! Offers alcohol-free complexity.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit-free cocktails like Passion & Spice and The Spa.
- — NA beers include Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, vanilla, half & half.
- — Cooper's Hawk Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc: alcohol-free sparkling.
- — Cooper's Hawk No-Mosa: Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc with fresh orange juice.
Pricing: Vivanté! $10.75/glass; Night Lite $12.99; Heineken 0.0 $6.25.
Spirits
A broad range of spirits is used across the cocktail menu, from WhistlePig and Knob Creek to Casamigos and Grey Goose. No dedicated spirits list, but the depth in cocktails is evident.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits used in creative ways, including wine-based cocktails.
- — Life Balance cocktails feature quality spirits at lower alcohol.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year, Skrewball.
- — (212) Manhattan: Knob Creek Bourbon, Carpano Antica.
- — Cooper's Hawk Ranch Water: Casamigos Blanco Tequila, lime, passion fruit.
Pricing: Premium spirits featured in cocktails $13-$17; happy hour cocktails $8; brunch cocktails $14-$16.
How it sits with the food
The wine list includes pairing suggestions, and the Romance Red is noted by guests as a food-friendly choice. The Bloody Mary comes with a substantial skewer, suggesting a brunch pairing. Sangria flights are available for group dining.
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