The Essex Pelee Island Coast wine region is seeing some maturation.

Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards will be undergoing a huge $1.2-million expansion. The extension will be erected beside the existing winery and will be home to a restaurant and events room that will seat approximately 140 people. The concept drawings being shown are from the Cooper’s Hawk Facebook page.

This is the second build for Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards in as many years. This year saw the winery complete a permanent stage and amphitheatre area on the property.

Owner Tom O’Brien expects the expansion to be completed May 2015.