Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk pairs a Napa-style tasting room with a full bar and a wine club that keeps regulars coming back. The house-made wine portfolio spans sparkling to dessert, with the award-winning Lux line and collaborations like Cakebread Cellars. Cocktails go beyond convention with the PBJ Old Fashioned and a long martini list. Beer and non-alcoholic options fill gaps, making it a one-stop beverage destination for groups with mixed tastes.
- What should I order?
- Start with a wine flight to explore the house-made portfolio, or dive into the PBJ Old Fashioned for a playful take on a classic. The Bloody Mary, loaded with a skewer of cheddar, andouille, and shrimp, is a meal in itself. For lower-alcohol options, try a Life Balance cocktail or a Vivanté! Bubbly.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and those who like tasting-room culture will feel at home. Groups with varying preferences will find something across cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic options. The happy hour crowd can grab $8 cocktails, while brunch-goers can pair espresso martinis with a Bloody Mary.
- When should I go?
- Weekend brunch features a dedicated brunch cocktail menu including the Espresso Classico and Bloody Mary. Wine Club events and monthly tastings are worth scheduling around.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $13–$17; happy hour drops to $8. Wine by the glass is $10.25–$18.75, and bottles range from $17.99 to $124.99. Draft beers are $7.50–$8.50, with domestics at $6.00. Night Lite non-alcoholic cocktail is $12.99; Vivanté! Is $10.75 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The house-made wine portfolio is the centerpiece, with the Cooper's Hawk Lux line earning Double Gold at Indy International. The Wine Club adds a membership layer with monthly tastings and exclusive wines. Collaborations with Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines elevate the Reserve program. The PBJ Old Fashioned is the kind of creative cocktail that sticks in memory.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad specialty list spans mules, margaritas, and a PBJ Old Fashioned. Happy hour offers value at $8. Life Balance options provide lower-alcohol choices. The Bloody Mary is an over-the-top production with a sidecar of beer.
Menu strengths
- — Creative specialty cocktails like PBJ Old Fashioned and Bin 61 Sour.
- — Happy hour provides $8 cocktails, a strong value.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, chocolate bitters, amarena cherry, orange, sidecar of sweet red wine.
- — Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary: Tito's vodka, skewer of aged cheddar, andouille, jumbo shrimp, bleu cheese-stuffed olive, grape tomato, pickle, Tajín rim, sidecar of local craft beer.
- — Bee's Knees Highball: Beefeaters gin, honey syrup, lemon juice, soda – $8 during happy hour.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13–$17; happy hour cocktails $8 each; brunch cocktails $13–$16.
Wine
A deep house-made portfolio spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, sweet, and dessert. The Lux line has earned Double Gold at Indy International. Reserve collaborations with Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines add pedigree. Wine flights and a Wine Club enhance the experience.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines, including Double Gold.
- — Wine Club offers monthly tastings, exclusive wines, and discounts.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling: Bordeaux, France – Granny Smith apple, citrus, fresh-baked bread.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon: Full-bodied with firm tannins, wild blackberries, vanilla, coffee, spice.
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon: Napa Valley, created with Cakebread Cellars – $124.99 bottle.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25–$18.75; bottles $17.99–$124.99; Wine Club membership starts at $25.25/month.
Beer
A solid but not extensive beer list. Drafts include Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island and a local craft selection. Bottled options cover domestic, premium, and craft. Non-alcoholic beers are a plus.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft and bottled beers including a local craft selection.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island: Draft – $8.50.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA: Bottle – a Florida craft staple.
Pricing: Draft beers $7.50–$8.50; bottled domestic $6.00; premium/craft $6.75–$7.00; NA beers $6.25.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program with spirit-free cocktails using Seedlip, a non-alcoholic sparkling line (Vivanté!), and NA beer. Refreshers like fresh-squeezed lemonade round out the options. The Night Lite cold brew cocktail is a standout.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple spirit-free cocktail options, including Seedlip-based Night Lite.
- — NA beer options from Heineken and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar syrup, vanilla, half & half – $12.99.
- — Cooper's Hawk Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc: Non-alcoholic sparkling wine alternative – $10.75/glass.
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99; Vivanté! $10.75/glass; NA beers $6.25; lemonade $4.99.
Spirits
A full-service bar with a wide range of spirits, but no dedicated spirits list. Premium brands like WhistlePig, Knob Creek, and Grey Goose appear in cocktails. The cocktail program is the primary showcase for spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of premium spirits used in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
- — Dark Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose, dark chocolate liqueur, Baileys – $17.00.
Pricing: Premium spirits used in cocktails; specialty cocktails $13–$17.
How it sits with the food
The Bloody Mary arrives with a sidecar of local craft beer, a pairing that works with the skewered cheddar and andouille. The PBJ Old Fashioned's sidecar of sweet red wine hints at dessert pairings. Wine flights allow guests to match multiple courses, and the tasting room staff are noted for guiding pairings.
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