Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Orlando, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant pairs a Napa-style tasting room with a full-service bar and an extensive beverage catalog. The wine program, under Master Sommelier Emily Wines, spans sparkling to dessert wines, while cocktails range from a PBJ Old Fashioned to lower-alcohol Life Balance numbers. Wine Club members get monthly tastings and exclusive pours. A separate spirits bar and creative non-alcoholic options round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the wine tasting in the Napa-style room, then a PBJ Old Fashioned or Bin 61 Sour. For something lighter, the Hugo Spritz Lite fits the Life Balance menu. Wine Club members should explore the monthly tasting selections.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine Club members and enthusiasts will appreciate the tasting room and award-winning house wines. Cocktail fans will find creative options, and those watching alcohol intake have dedicated lower-alcohol and spirit-free choices.
- When should I go?
- Wine O'Clock happy hour offers value on cocktails and wine flights. Weekday evenings may be less crowded than weekends, which guests note can get busy and loud.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $13–$17; Wine O'Clock cocktails are $8. Wine by the glass $10.25–$16.25; bottles $18.99–$124.99. Draft beer $7.50–$8.50; domestic bottles $6; NA beer $6.25.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The integration of a winery, tasting room, and full-service bar is rare. Master Sommelier Emily Wines lends credibility, while the Wine Club offers monthly tastings and exclusive bottles. The Life Balance cocktail line and Vivanté! Non-alcoholic sparkling options show a commitment to mindful drinking.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail list spans classics, martinis, and creative numbers like PBJ Old Fashioned. Life Balance options offer lower alcohol and calories. Happy hour and brunch specials add value.
Menu strengths
- — Creative specialty cocktails with house twists, like the PBJ Old Fashioned and (212) Manhattan.
- — Wine O'Clock happy hour and brunch specials offer accessible pricing.
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.
- — Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary: Tito's vodka with jumbo shrimp, andouille, and a craft beer sidecar.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13–$17; Wine O'Clock cocktails $8; brunch cocktails $5–$15.
Wine
An extensive portfolio includes sparkling, white, red, sweet, dessert, and fruit wines. Award-winning Lux labels and a Napa-style tasting room anchor the program. Wine Club adds exclusive access and monthly tastings.
Menu strengths
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux wines have earned Double Gold and Platinum awards.
- — Wine Club offers monthly tastings for two, exclusive wines, and discounts.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling: Bordeaux, France, with green apple and citrus notes.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with wild blackberry and vanilla.
- — Sangria Flight: includes Strawberry Fields, Papa Don't Peach, Raspberry Beret, and Rum In Da Coconut.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25–$16.25; bottles $18.99–$124.99; Wine Club from $25.25/month.
Beer
A modest but solid beer list includes local craft drafts and a house ale by Goose Island. NA options are available. Beer appears as a sidecar in some cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft selection and a house ale by Goose Island.
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer options like Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA.
- — Beer sidecars add a unique touch to Bloody Mary and PBJ Old Fashioned.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island: house draft.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA: bottled craft option.
Pricing: Draft $7.50–$8.50; domestic bottles $6; premium bottles $6.75; NA beer $6.25.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated spirit-free cocktail section includes creative options like Passion & Spice and The Spa. Vivanté! Offers wine-like sparkling alternatives in multiple flavors. NA beer and specialty non-alcoholic beverages round out the program.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit-free cocktails like Night Lite and Cooper's Hawk No-Mosa.
- — Vivanté! Non-alcoholic sparkling in Bubbly Blanc, Peach, and Strawberry Elderflower.
- — NA beer options from Heineken and Athletic Brewing.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite: Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar, vanilla, half & half.
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc: non-alcoholic sparkling wine alternative.
- — Passion & Spice: pineapple, passion fruit, jalapeño, lime, soda, Tajín rim.
Pricing: Vivanté! Glass $10.75; Night Lite $12.99; NA beer $6.25.
Spirits
A full-service bar with a separate spirits bar supports a wide range of cocktails. The program uses varied spirits from bourbon to tequila, with lower-alcohol options available.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used across the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Classico: Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, cold brew.
- — Dana's Pineappletini: Tito's vodka, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, Blanc de Blanc.
- — Dark Chocolate martini: Grey Goose, dark chocolate liqueur, Baileys.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13–$17; brunch cocktails $13–$16; Wine O'Clock cocktails $8.
How it sits with the food
The Bloody Mary comes with jumbo shrimp and andouille, and the PBJ Old Fashioned is served with a sidecar of sweet red wine, designed to complement the food menu.
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