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THE COOPER’S HAWK EXPERIENCE

WRITTEN BY LAUREN DREHER / PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS

If you’ve spent any time on the Country Club Plaza, you’ve seen it. If you’ve visited, you know it has a luxurious, modern, bustling atmosphere. Between the winery and the restaurant, being mesmerized by the atmosphere is easy. It is a great place to escape to or connect with friends and family, and the vision behind the scenes helps bring everything together.

Cooper’s Hawk was founded in 2005 with “the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge long-lasting relationships.” The first step in that process was a love for wine and Napa Valley. The wine team travels the globe in search of the best grapes, wherever that may be—domestic or international. They work with the winemaker to craft each one depending on what it needs in each particular place. This process has led to multiple national and international awards. The next step is the food. The culinary team has designed a “contemporary American menu infused with flavors from around the world.” Each dish is made from scratch in the kitchen using seasonal ingredients. Looking at their menu, you’ll find which wine they have paired to go perfectly with each item, bringing you the full dining experience.

If you fall in love with the wine, you’ll love the wine club. The Cooper’s

Hawk wine club is much more than just a tasting room and box of wine to enjoy. There are multiple options based on your preference, some of which come with the Napa-style tasting room on a monthly basis.

You could have insider knowledge on new releases along with many other benefits. Membership to the wine club comes with wine club events and dinners. Also, members are invited to exclusive dinners with multiple courses themed around wine, a season, a recipe, or a cultural experience.

Erin Vainer, senior marketing specialist, shares, “a while back there was a group that signed up for the wine club event. They were seated at the same table and just hit it off. Now they all buy tickets every month and use it as their monthly connection. There are so many examples, but that is our favorite.” A small example of the community and relationships formed through the wine club. Or if you desire adventure, there are even trips planned by the wine team. Wine club trips take you to all sorts of destinations to experience the wine, the decadent cuisine, and the culture of each place. Previous destinations include Portugal, Spain, Italy, and France. Coming spring 2023: New Zealand! Cooper’s Hawk is much more than a restaurant and winery. They strive to make it a wine and food lover’s paradise and experience. Whether you enjoy the Country Club Plaza location or the Lee’s Summit location, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re in for a nice evening, be sure to stop and grab a dessert and browse the wine accessories.

KANSAS CITY, MO 4686 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

816-531-1500

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 540 NW Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO

816-766-0123