The Cook and the Cork
California's Greatest Hits, Done Right
Coral Springs · Coral Springs · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 11, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at The Cook and the Cork reads like a California greatest hits playlist — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer, Far Niente. If you love Napa and Sonoma, you're going to feel right at home here. It's comfortable, confident, and clearly curated by someone who knows exactly what their crowd wants.
Selection Deep Dive
Sommelier Keith Blauschild has built a 150-250 bottle list that leans hard into California — Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Cakebread, Jordan — the kind of names that sell themselves in a Coral Springs neighborhood bistro. The depth within California is real, with serious producers across Cab, Merlot, and Chardonnay, and Wine Spectator has been handing out Awards of Excellence here since 2015 for good reason. That said, if you're hunting for Burgundy rabbit holes, Jura curiosities, or anything from the Southern Hemisphere, you're probably going to hit a wall. This list knows what it is and commits fully.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is genuinely strong for a neighborhood spot, and the $10–$18 range is workable if not exactly a bargain. The glass program mirrors the bottle list — California forward, approachable, reliable. We'd love to see more rotation and adventurous pours here, but there's no shortage of solid options to anchor a meal.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $35–$50 glass/entry bottle
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, food-friendly, and far more interesting than the bigger-name Cabs on this list. It's the pick if you want California Cab without paying Caymus prices.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone sleeps on Duckhorn Merlot because Cab gets all the glory in Napa, but this is one of the most consistently excellent Merlots made in California. Rich, plush, and complex — order it while your tablemates argue over Cabernet.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up everywhere, and frankly overrated relative to its price at restaurants. You can find this bottle at your local wine shop for $80 — whatever they're charging here, it's not worth it when Jordan or Stag's Leap is on the same list.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Bacon Wrapped Dates
Far Niente's Chardonnay brings enough richness and toasty oak to hold up against the sweetness of the dates and the salt-fat punch of the bacon — it's a contrast that works. The wine's acidity cuts through without disappearing.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Cook and the Cork is the kind of place you're genuinely glad exists in your neighborhood — a real sommelier, a solid California-focused list, and a kitchen that takes the food seriously. It's not going to surprise you, but it's going to deliver.
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