Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper's Hawk in pairs a Napa-style tasting room with a full beverage program. The wine list spans house Lux labels, sparklers, and Reserve collaborations like Curated Icons with Cakebread. Cocktails range from the PBJ Old Fashioned to lower-alcohol Life Balance options. Beer, NA beer, and spirit-free cocktails round out the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with a wine flight in the tasting room, especially the Lux Cabernet Sauvignon. For cocktails, the PBJ Old Fashioned or the Tajín-Spiced Paloma show range. Try a Life Balance cocktail if you want lower alcohol. For beer, the Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island is a house pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and casual wine drinkers will find the tasting room and flights appealing. Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative specialty list, including the PBJ Old Fashioned. Those seeking lower-alcohol or alcohol-free options have dedicated choices.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers a rotating cocktail list, and brunch includes sparkling and Bloody Mary options. Wine Club events provide monthly tastings. Evenings in the tasting room are likely lively.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $17, with the Dark Chocolate martini at $17. Wine bottles start around $23 for Prosecco, with Lux Pinot Noir at $40. NA beer is $6.25, and the Night Lite cocktail is $12.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program is the centerpiece: award-winning house wines, a Wine Club with monthly tastings, and a Master Sommelier-curated Reserve line. The PBJ Old Fashioned with a sweet red wine sidecar and the Life Balance low-calorie cocktail category add originality.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive specialty list with creative builds like the PBJ Old Fashioned and Tajín-spiced Paloma. Lower-alcohol Life Balance options and a dedicated happy hour menu add range.
Menu strengths
- — Creative ingredient combinations such as the PBJ Old Fashioned with a sweet red wine sidecar.
- — Life Balance cocktails offer lower alcohol and under 150 calories.
- — Happy hour and brunch menus provide variety beyond the main list.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned – WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball, chocolate bitters, amarena cherry, orange, sidecar of sweet red wine.
- — Tajín-Spiced Paloma – Patrón Silver, fresh lime, grapefruit soda, Tajín rim.
- — Cooper's Hawk Bloody Mary – Tito's, cheddar, andouille, shrimp, olive, sidecar of local craft beer.
Pricing: Strawberry Mule $13, Bin 61 Sour $14, Dana's Pineappletini $16, Dark Chocolate martini $17.
Wine
A broad portfolio of house wines, sparklers, and Reserve collaborations. Tasting room offers flights of seven to eight wines. Wine Club provides monthly tastings, exclusive wines, and discounts. Award-winning Lux line and Master Sommelier involvement.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning Cooper's Hawk Lux wines with numerous competition medals.
- — Wine Club benefits include monthly tastings for two and exclusive wines.
- — Reserve collaborations with Cakebread Cellars and Master Sommelier Emily Wines.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon – full-bodied with blackberry, vanilla, coffee, and spice.
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, in partnership with Cakebread Cellars.
- — Cooper's Hawk Lux Sparkling – Bordeaux, with apple, citrus, and fresh-bread notes.
Pricing: Lux Sparkling $34.99/bottle, Prosecco $22.99/bottle, Lux Pinot Noir $39.99/bottle, Lux Cabernet Sauvignon $35.99/bottle, Curated Icons Cabernet $124.99/bottle.
Beer
A solid beer list with a house ale from Goose Island, local craft selection, and a range of domestic and import bottles. NA options include Heineken 0.0 and Athletic Brewing Run Wild. Prices are moderate.
Menu strengths
- — House ale by Goose Island adds a unique touch.
- — Local Craft Selection on draft supports regional breweries.
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island – a house draft exclusive.
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA – a craft bottle option.
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA – a non-alcoholic craft choice.
Pricing: Cooper's Hawk Ale $8.50 draft, Stella Artois $7.50 draft, domestic bottles $6.00, Heineken $6.75, Angry Orchard $7.00, Heineken 0.0 $6.25.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful non-alcoholic program with spirit-free cocktails like the Night Lite and Passion & Spice, plus NA beer and Vivanté! Sparkling wines. Pricing is comparable to alcoholic counterparts.
Menu strengths
- — NA beer and non-alcoholic wine alternatives provide variety.
Standout selections
- — Night Lite – Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar, vanilla, half & half.
- — Passion & Spice – pineapple, passion fruit, jalapeño, lime, soda, Tajín rim.
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc – non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99, Heineken 0.0 $6.25, Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc $10.75/glass.
Spirits
Premium spirits feature prominently in cocktails, from bourbon in the PBJ Old Fashioned to vodka in the Espresso Classico. Boozy coffee options add versatility. No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail program showcases a range.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits like WhistlePig and Knob Creek in cocktails.
- — Iced coffee can be spiked with Maker's Mark, Disaronno, or Absolut Vanilia.
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned – WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon and Skrewball.
- — Espresso Classico – Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, cold brew.
- — Dark Chocolate – Grey Goose, dark chocolate liqueur, Baileys.
Pricing: Dark Chocolate martini $17.00.
How it sits with the food
The menu is designed to pair with wine, and the wine list includes tasting notes. The PBJ Old Fashioned comes with a sweet red wine sidecar, suggesting dessert pairings. The Bloody Mary is served with a sidecar of local craft beer, a savory brunch companion.
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