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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Founder Tim McEnery Launches "Curated Icons" Collection

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12/06/2025 by

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants today announced Curated Icons, a new, exclusive collection of ultra-premium wines crafted with the world's most celebrated wineries. The inaugural release with Napa Valley's Cakebread Cellars debuts December 2, celebrating Cooper's Hawk's 20th anniversary and Cakebread's 50th harvest (2023). With only a limited quantity available from this milestone 2023 vintage, the debut marks a rare convergence of two family legacies at pivotal moments in their histories. Cooper's Hawk plans to announce additional Curated Icons partnerships yearly, each selected for their craft, legacy, and story.

Founded in 2005 by Tim McEnery, Cooper's Hawk has reimagined the modern winery experience by combining an elegant tasting room, restaurant and exceptional hospitality under one roof. With 71 locations nationwide and a fiercely loyal 800,000+ member wine club which is the largest in the world, Cooper's Hawk continues to champion the belief that exceptional wine should be accessible, experiential, and shared.

"I've spent 20 years building a company that proves great wine shouldn't be intimidating—it should bring people together," said Tim McEnery, Founder & CEO of Cooper's Hawk. "Curated Icons is about teaming up with the wineries that inspired me from the beginning. Launching with Cakebread Cellars, a family that's been doing this at the highest level for more than 50 years, is both a celebration of how far we've come and a look at where we're headed."

Curated Icons caps a year of 20th anniversary celebrations that have included an exclusive wine club cruise, member appreciation events, and special promotions. The collection honors the community that has fueled Cooper's Hawk's growth while introducing a new tier of wine experiences for the brand's most passionate enthusiasts.

 

A Wine That Honors Five Decades of Napa Valley Craft

The first release in the Curated Icons collection is a super-premium 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Cakebread Cellars, one of Napa Valley's most acclaimed family-owned wineries. Created from Cakebread's 50th harvest and produced in extremely limited quantities specifically for this collaboration, the wine embodies the heart of Napa Valley winemaking. Blending ripe fruit flavors, notes of dark chocolate, balanced tannins and a hint of minerality, this is a wine that captures both power and finesse, a hallmark of Cakebread's craft over the past five decades.

The label itself pays tribute to the winery's roots, featuring founders Jack and Dolores Cakebread alongside their iconic Napa estate. Jack's love of photography and Dolores' culinary garden reflected their belief that food and wine are inseparable, a philosophy that continues to shape the family's approach today.

"It's an honor to be the first winery featured in Cooper's Hawk's inaugural Curated Icons series," said Niki Williams, Director of Winemaker at Cakebread Cellars. "Together, we've created a wine that reflects Cakebread's longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and respect for the land, while also blending our shared dedication to bringing people together over a delicious bottle."

This exclusive collaboration will be available beginning December 2 at all Cooper's Hawk locations nationwide as well as online here, beginning December 2. Members can purchase the Cabernet Sauvignon in tasting room shops or enjoy it in the restaurant for $109.99 per bottle. Non-member pricing is $109.99 in tasting rooms and $124.99 in the dining room. Given the limited production, early purchase is recommended.

A second release, a white wine also in partnership with Cakebread, is planned for 2026.

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