Cooper’s Hawk Lux Ice Wine
- 6 days ago
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About This Wine from the Maker
Cooper’s Hawk Lux Ice Wine
Ice Wine, the most famous of sweet wines, is produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine to concentrate its juice, resulting in only one or two drops of sweet syrup per berry.
Sight
Golden yellow
Nose
A luscious mix of apricot, peach purée, ripe pineapple, candied mango, butterscotch, and honeycomb
Palate
As intense and complex as the nose, the palate is full and sweet with a nice burst of tartness on the finish
Pairing
Crème brûlée and pineapple cake
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How We Feel About the Wine
Cooper’s Hawk Lux Ice Wine — A His & Hers Review
Ice wine has a certain mystique to it—grapes frozen on the vine, juice concentrated into a syrupy nectar, and a bottle that feels like a reward for patience. Cooper’s Hawk leans into that tradition with their Lux Ice Wine, a golden, dessert‑worthy pour that promises richness from the very first swirl. We tasted it together, side‑by‑side, and here’s how it unfolded for both of us.
✨ Visual
Nancy Fae: The first thing I noticed was the deep, beautiful amber color—like honey warmed by candlelight. It looks decadent before you even lift the glass.
Jeff: I clocked the long, slow legs right away. They hint at the sweetness and full body waiting on the palate.
🍑 On the Nose
Nancy Fae: The aroma hits with intense sweet fruit, especially stone fruit—peach, apricot, maybe even a little mango. It’s lush and inviting.
Jeff: I get a fruit basket: grapes, cherries, oranges, citrus, all wrapped in sweetness. There’s even a slight chocolatey note hiding underneath the fruit, which surprised me in a dessert wine.
Official Winery Notes (for context): Apricot, peach purée, ripe pineapple, candied mango, butterscotch, honeycomb.
Together, the nose is a full sensory experience—bright, sweet, and layered.
🍯 Palate
Nancy Fae: This wine is sweet, ripe, and silky. I taste peaches and mangoes, and the low acidity makes the sweetness feel round and luxurious. The full body coats the tongue in a way that feels almost velvety.
Jeff: For me, it’s extremely sweet in the best dessert‑wine way. The mouthfeel is creamy, and I immediately get brown sugar, honey, cherries, and chocolate. It’s like a dessert course all on its own.
Winery Context: Full, sweet, and intense with a burst of tartness on the finish.
🍬 Finish
Nancy Fae: The finish is long—I can still taste the fruit well after the sip. It lingers like a memory.
Jeff: The sweetness stays on the palate long after swallowing. It’s persistent, warm, and comforting.
🍫 Overall Thoughts
Nancy Fae: This is a delicious dessert wine—well balanced, long‑lasting, and indulgent without being cloying. It’s the kind of bottle you bring out when you want to end the night on a luxurious note.
Jeff: I’d call it a very good dessert Moscato‑style wine. The sweetness, the fruit, the chocolate notes—it all works. And I think it would pair beautifully with a chocolate dessert, especially something rich like flourless chocolate cake or dark chocolate truffles.
Together: Cooper’s Hawk Lux Ice Wine is a bottle that delivers exactly what dessert wine lovers crave: sweetness, depth, and a finish that doesn’t let go. Whether you’re pairing it with dessert or letting it be the dessert, this is a pour worth savoring slowly.
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