Late Summer 2007 NewsletterWelcome to the fifth issue of Niner News! Harvest has come early this year, so the team is already very busy in the vineyard and the winery. All of the Sauvignon blanc has been picked and is currently chilling in two separate tanks in the winery. The red varieties are maturing nicely in the vineyard and we expect to be fully picked by the first week of October.
Heart Hill and Bootjack Ranch UpdatesAfter 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 early 2009. The first 20 acres of Heart Hill were planted this spring with small blocks of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah and these baby vines are looking great. With new soil moisture sensing equipment at both vineyard sites, we have greatly improved the efficiency of our irrigation timing and are actually using less water than expected in this dry year. We continue to produce all the Niner wines from estate-grown fruit from our Bootjack Ranch on Highway 46 East. At Bootjack, there are currently 125 planted acres of Sauvignon blanc, Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. AccoladesOur team is proud to announce the following results from recent competitions around the state of California. LA International Wine and Spirits Competition – June, 2007 CA State Fair Wine Competition – June, 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru – July,
2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition – August, 2007 We invite you to check out a complete list of reviews and awards at the “Happenings” tab on our web site:
Summer Special... 20% Discount and Free Shipping!We will be offering a 20% discount on our 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, 2003 Barbera, 2003 Sangiovese, 2003 Merlot, and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, July 15th to September 15th. All orders of the specified wines which exceed one case (mixed or solid) will be shipped at no charge. Club 9 members will be eligible to receive 20% off of all Niner wines, excluding the 2004 Fog Catcher. Orders from Club 9 members exceeding one case will also be shipped at no charge. Due to the record high temperatures, we will hold off on shipping all orders until October 1st. The Summer Special benefits will still apply to all orders placed prior to September 15th. We appreciate your understanding. To place an order, click on the “Shop” tab on our website;
Club 9Niner Wine Estates invites you to join our team as a member of Club 9. We created the club to share our new wines and to help us get to know our customers better. While we continue to build our distribution, being a Club 9 member is the best way to guarantee your access to Niner wines. Membership is free and benefits include regularly scheduled shipments, discounts on purchases, and invitations to member-only events. We just sent out our summer 2007 club shipment. This shipment included one bottle each of our 2005 Sauvignon blanc, 2004 Merlot, and 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, all pre-releases. The next shipment is scheduled for mid-September 2007 and will include one bottle each of our 2004 Sauvignon blanc, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2003 Cabernet Franc from our library selection. To find out more or to join Club 9, click on the “Wine Club” tab on our web site: Where to find Niner WinesNiner Wine Estates is distributed in California, Colorado, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Look for Niner wines in local shops and restaurants, and if they do not carry them, please ask them to! You may also call the office at 805.239.2233 for a complete list of shops and restaurants carrying Niner wines. But if your favorite shop does not yet stock Niner wines, remember you can always buy them through our website:
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