Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Jacksonville, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant pairs a Napa-style tasting room with an extensive wine portfolio, including the award-winning Lux line. The cocktail program is equally ambitious, from the PBJ Old Fashioned to a Bloody Mary topped with shrimp and andouille. Life Balance cocktails offer lower-alcohol options, while the Wine Club adds a membership layer. Beer and nonalcoholic selections round out a program that favors breadth and accessibility.
- What should I order?
- Start with the PBJ Old Fashioned, a bourbon-forward cocktail with peanut butter whiskey and a sweet red wine sidecar. For wine, try the Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon or the Curated Icons collaboration with Cakebread Cellars. The Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary is a brunch showpiece.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and those who appreciate a structured tasting experience will find much to like. Cocktail enthusiasts will enjoy the creative specialty list, and non-drinkers are well served by the spirit-free section and Vivanté! Sparkling line. The variety suits groups with mixed preferences.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour offers discounted cocktails and is a good time to sample the bar. Brunch features the Bloody Mary and Espresso Classico. Wine Club events provide monthly tastings for members.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $17. Wine by the glass runs $10.25 to $18.75, with bottles from about $23. Draft beers are $7.50-$8.50, and NA options are around $6-$13. Wine Club starts at $25.25 per month.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a full restaurant, Napa-style tasting room, and Wine Club creates a self-contained wine destination. Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines and a Curated Icons series with Cakebread Cellars add credibility. The Life Balance and Vivanté! Programs show attention to mindful drinking.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative specialty cocktails and martinis, plus a lower-alcohol Life Balance line. Prices vary, with some not listed, but the range is broad and inventive.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with creative options like PBJ Old Fashioned and seafood-garnished Bloody Mary.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, chocolate bitters, served with a sweet red wine sidecar.
- — Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary: Tito's vodka, topped with aged cheddar, andouille, jumbo shrimp, and a Tajín rim.
- — Espresso Classico: Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, and cold brew.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $17; brunch Bloody Mary is $15.
Wine
Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines, a broad portfolio, and a Wine Club with monthly tastings. The Curated Icons collaboration with Cakebread Cellars adds prestige.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning wines, including Double Gold at Indy International Wine Competition.
- — Wine Club provides monthly tastings, exclusive wines, and member events.
- — Napa-style tasting room with extensive list and flights.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with wild blackberries, vanilla, and spice.
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon: Napa Valley collaboration with Cakebread Cellars.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling: Bordeaux, with apple and citrus notes.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25-$18.75; bottles from $22.99; Wine Club from $25.25/month.
Beer
A compact but competent beer list with a house ale, local craft selection, and NA options. Lacks the depth of the wine program but covers the basics.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local craft selection and NA options.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island: house draft.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA: craft bottle.
Pricing: Draft $7.50-$8.50; domestic bottles $6.00; premium bottles $6.75.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated spirit-free cocktail section, Vivanté! Non-alcoholic sparkling line, and NA beer options. Shows genuine effort for non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free cocktail section and NA beer options.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar, vanilla, half & half.
- — Cooper's Hawk No-Mosa: Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc with fresh orange juice.
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc: non-alcoholic sparkling with wine-like character.
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99; Vivanté! Glass $10.75; NA beer $6.25.
Spirits
A wide range of premium spirits used in cocktails, including bourbon, tequila, vodka, and gin. No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail menu showcases quality brands.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of premium spirits used in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
- — (212) Manhattan: Knob Creek Bourbon with Carpano Antica.
- — Dirty Nasty: Belvedere Vodka with bleu cheese olives.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $17.
How it sits with the food
The Bloody Mary comes with a skewer of aged cheddar, andouille, and jumbo shrimp, suggesting a food-forward pairing. The wine list's range from sparkling to sweet reds offers flexibility for pairing across the menu's upscale casual dishes.
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