Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Kentwood, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk pairs a serious winery operation with a restaurant and tasting room. The wine list runs deep, from Lux Cabernet Sauvignon to international bottles, and the Wine Club adds monthly tastings. Cocktails appear on the happy hour menu, and the Vivanté! Line covers non-alcoholic sparklers. A reliable stop for wine-centric drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with a tasting room pour of Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon, then try the Bee's Knees Highball from the Mixology 101 program. For a non-alcoholic option, the Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc is a polished choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine Club members and anyone who likes a broad, award-winning wine selection will find plenty to explore. The happy hour cocktails and non-alcoholic sparklers also give casual visitors and designated drivers clear options.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour showcases the cocktail and international wine program at $8 each, so it's a strategic time to sample widely.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Tasting room bottles range from $16.99 to $109.99. Happy hour cocktails and international wines by the glass are $8, and Vivanté! Non-alcoholic sparklers run $8 as well.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue operates as a full winery with an in-house tasting room and a restaurant, offering a Wine Club that starts at $25.25 per month. Master Sommelier Emily Wines is associated with the program, and Cooper's Hawk Lux wines have collected multiple competition awards.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Mixology 101 program develops cocktail recipes, and the Wine O'Clock happy hour menu features four named cocktails at a consistent $8 price point. The list balances gin, bourbon, vodka, and tequila bases with clear ingredient specifications.
Menu strengths
- — Mixology 101 program provides structured cocktail recipes.; Happy hour menu includes four distinct cocktails spanning gin, bourbon, vodka, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Bee's Knees Highball: Beefeaters Gin, honey syrup, lemon juice, soda.
- — Nightjar Old Fashioned: Jim Beam Bourbon, Nightjar, bitters.
- — Blood Orange Pineapple Margarita: Sauza Silver Tequila, triple sec, lime, blood orange pineapple bubbly sangria.
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails are $8 each.
Wine
A deep portfolio spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, sweet, and dessert wines, with several named bottles listed in the tasting room. Wine Club membership adds monthly tastings and discounts, and Cooper's Hawk Lux wines have earned competition awards.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of varietals and styles in the wine portfolio.
- — Wine Club includes monthly selections and tastings.; Cooper's Hawk Lux wines have received multiple awards.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with blackberry, vanilla, and coffee.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Meritage: full-bodied with mixed berries and dark chocolate.
Pricing: Tasting room bottles range from $16.99 to $109.99; Wine Club starts at $25.25 per month.
Nonalcoholic
The Vivanté! Line offers alcohol-free sparkling beverages in three flavors, including a wine alternative. Priced at $8, they provide a structured non-alcoholic option that aims to mimic wine complexity.
Menu strengths
- — Three named Vivanté! Flavors provide variety.; Alcohol-free sparkling options mimic wine characteristics.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc: alcohol-free sparkling wine alternative.
- — Cooper's Hawk Vivanté! Peach: alcohol-free sparkling beverage.; Cooper's Hawk Vivanté! Strawberry Elderflower: alcohol-free sparkling beverage.
Pricing: Vivanté! Beverages are $8 during happy hour.
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