Ninety Nine Oaks is a bold and powerful red wine that’s sure to make an impression. With luscious flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, and currant jam, it’s beautifully complemented by hints of clove and a long, smooth finish of vanilla and spice from oak aging. It’s the perfect wine to enjoy with your ultimate hamburger—whatever variation make it yours. This is a wine that elevates comfort food into something truly special.
Emily's Tasting Notes
Ninety Nine Oaks represents the beginning of an exciting journey for Cooper’s Hawk. The grapes for this wine were planted specifically for us and will serve as the foundation for future Lux wines. While the very best grapes typically come from vines that are at least three years old, this wine is made from vines in their second year, and the quality already has us thrilled for what’s to come. Even at this early stage, these young vines are showcasing their potential, giving us bold, expressive fruit and a glimpse into the incredible future of this vineyard.
Ninety Nine Oaks
The Lodi wine region of California, where Ninety Nine Oaks originates, is a fascinating outlier among fine wine regions. Unlike Napa or Sonoma, which benefit from coastal influences, Lodi is located inland, yet it thrives as a hub for premium winemaking. The key lies in its Mediterranean climate, with warm days that ripen grapes to bold, full flavors and cool nights that preserve acidity and balance.
Lodi’s unique soils, a mix of sandy loam and mineral-rich clays, provide excellent drainage while retaining enough moisture to support healthy vine growth. This combination allows Lodi to produce wines of impressive depth and character, making it a standout among inland wine-growing regions in the world. This bold wine is blended with 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, and 9% Merlot.