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Summer Shipping Update
In order to guarantee the quality of our wines we will not be shipping any
orders during June, July and August. All orders placed during this time will
be shipped on September 1, 2008. If you have a special need or any questions,
please contact Allison at the office: 805.239.2233 or adana@ninerwine.com.
Thank you for your understanding.
Read the Summer Newsletter!
Click here to read our Summer newsletter.
Heart Hill Update—Construction Has Begun!
After years of planning, we have received the Conditional Use Permit for our winery and
hospitality center. Ground breaking began March, 2008. A grand opening of our winery and
tasting room is tentatively planned for fall 2009.




Niner in the News
Paso Robles an up and coming wine region
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Inquirer and Mirror, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Food and Wine Section
"Everyone knows about the plentitude of amazing wines that are being produced in the California regions of Napa and Sonoma. A lesser-known region, however, is becoming incredibly competitive. Not only are many of the wines from the region of superb quality, but they also reflect some of the best values in American wine…referring to Paso Robles, California…If you would like to try a superbly fine wine from the region that has aging potential, I recommend the Niner Fog Catcher, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It is full-bodied and intense, but again has such a soft pleasing finish…” - by Amber Cantella, Contributing Writer
31 Places to Go This Summer
June 1, 2008
Paso Robles, California was recently listed as one of the 31 places to visit this summer by the New York Times.
“…the boutique vineyards and wineries in Paso Robles have blossomed into the region’s next viticulture center…” The New York Times
CLUB 9 Members receive exclusive savings at Hotel Cheval
Hotel Cheval is a sophisticated and stylish 16 room luxury Inn, located in
downtown Paso Robles, California. Situated in our very own prized food and
wine region, the intimate Hotel Cheval offers well-traveled guests an experience
unlike any other in the area. Hotel Cheval features exceptional personalized
service amidst thoughtfully designed and refined accommodations.
“For cocoonlike comfort, unobtrusive service and proximity to wineries,
restaurants and Paso Robles’ blossoming downtown district, Hotel Cheval
is a horse of a color not previously seen in these parts.”
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hotel Cheval has generously offered a 10% discount on room rates to CLUB
9 members. To take advantage of this offer, please call the reservation desk
at 866.522.6999 or visit www.hotelcheval.com.
Hotel Cheval
1021 Pine Street
Paso Robles, CA. 93446
805.226.9995
2008 Atlanta High Museum Wine Auction, “The Big Finish”
Niner Wine Estates was fortunate enough to be included in the 2008 Atlanta
High Museum Wine Auction for the first time this last March. While the weekend
included many events such as their annual gala, Winemaker dinners and seminars,
our 2004 Fog Catcher was one of 20 wines presented at “The Big Finish” event
held on Saturday, March 29. Below is the information about the Fog Catcher
from their Tasting Map as well as some pictures from the event:
2004 Niner Wine Estates Fog Catcher, Bootjack Ranch, Paso Robles ~ Winemaker:
Amanda Cramer
Aromas of dark fruit, dried flowers, cloves & pepper. hints of mint, dark
roast coffee and smoky toasty oak. A complex, intense wine.
Cheese Pairing: Carr Valley Smoked Cheddar, hickory-smoked cows
milk, a gentle smoked flavor to round out this beast of a wine.
Chocolate Pairing: Milk Chocolate Gift Truffle will send your
mind in between a pair of satin sheets.

Niner in the News
Q & A with Amanda Cramer; from St. Paul's to Paso Robles
Amanda Cramer, the celebrated winemaker from the new Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, Calif., grew up in Manchester and graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord. Her father, Calvin Cramer, still lives in the city and serves as chairman on the police commission. Cramer will be heading to New Hampshire later this month to participate in Wine Week and the Winter Wine Festival. She took time to tell me about her transition from high school math teacher to California winemaker, her vision for Niner Wine Estates and the plans she and her grape-growing husband have. To read the complete article, please visit http://www.hippopress.com/080117/cover.html.
Her job gives her something to wine about
Because she is the chief wine maker at Niner Wine Estates. To read the complete article written by John Clayton, please visit http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?
articleId=d82898e3-09e2-458e-a019-c027ef10f130.
2007 Olive Harvest
We will be expanding our Niner wine product family with the addition of our own Extra Virgin Olive Oil. When Pam and Dick Niner first purchased the Bootjack Ranch Vineyard, they planted thirty Olive trees of mostly Italian and Spanish specimens. Four years later, we have harvested our first batch of Olive Oil! Check out the pictures below from our first harvest. We are very excited about our newest venture and cannot wait to share it with you.




Late Summer 2007 Newsletter
Niner wines featured on the "What's Cooking with Wine" Radio
Talk Show
Niner Wine Estates was recently involved with a radio talk show held at the
prestigious Napa Rose restaurant at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in
Anaheim, California. "What's Cooking with Wine" aired on Friday, June 1st
and featured Niner along with legendary wine journalist Robert Lawrence
Balzer and general manager of the Napa Rose, Michael Jordan. Please click on
the link below to hear the radio talk program.
mms://wm5.spacialnet.com/ErikHines50277/WCW_ThisWeek.mp3
Heart Hill Update
After years of planning, we have received the Conditional Use Permit for our winery and hospitality center, and our architect is now preparing construction documents. We anticipate ground breaking in the first quarter of 2008. A grand opening of our winery and tasting room is tentatively planned for fall 2009.

Harvest 2007
Harvest came early this year, so the team has been very busy in the vineyard
and the winery. All of the Sauvignon blanc has been picked, as well as
blocks of the Sangiovese, Barbera, and Syrah. Be sure to check back for more
pictures of our progress and a complete harvest update from winemaker,
Amanda Cramer.




Harvest 2006
Last years' harvest came to an end in November. We bottled the 2006 Sauvignon blanc and 2006 Barbera Rosato this last spring and plan to release
them come early 2008. The 2006 reds are still aging and will be blended and
bottled in April and May of next year.





