Have you been to our tasting room yet? Come visit us in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood in the heart of South Seattle. A great stop after a Mariners, Sounders or Seahawks game or before a concert at the Showbox SoDo – we’re just a mile and a half from CenturyLink Field and T-Mobile Park. And, we’re part of SoDo Urbanworks, home to nine premium Washington wineries, which is a great place for an afternoon of wine tasting. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, grab a glass of wine and a slice from Nine Pies Pizzeria next door and stay awhile. We can’t wait to see you!
What’s in a name
In the beginning there was one wine, a 2007 red blend that was striking in quality, approachable and delicious. It was crafted with impeccable attention to detail and the benefit of top-quality grapes. People loved it. But not every occasion calls for the same wine, so Nine Hats brought their advantages of winemaking expertise and vineyard relationships to an expanded portfolio of affordable, sophisticated wines styled for the modern consumer.
Originally blended from the declassified wines created for Long Shadows’ portfolio, Nine Hats stepped out of the shadows to put tasty, easy drinking, everyday wine in a bottle. We still rely on Long Shadows’ talented winemaking team to craft our wine, and friends like you to drink it.
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WINES
25% Merlot25% Syrah
A multi-layered blend with intense and aromatics and flavors of red currants, black cherries, dark chocolate and oak spices. The 2016 Nine Hats Red Wine has a wonderfully rich yet refined texture and mouthfeel. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Benches Vineyard at Wallula in the Horse Heaven Hills provides a sturdy backbone and long, pure finish.
86% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Syrah
3% Merlot
Vibrant aromatics of black cherry, expresso beans and bittersweet chocolate introduce this richly structured Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a multi-layered wine with expressive flavors of black and red berries complemented by notes of savory spice. Its luscious mouthfeel persists across a lengthy finish. Several vineyard sites throughout the Horse Heaven Hills and the Wahluke Slope were selected to source the fruit that provides its depth and complexity. Aged eleven months in French oak barrels prior to bottling.
81% Merlot
15% Cabernet Franc
4% Petit Verdot
This fruit-forward Columbia Valley Merlot offers classic flavors and aromas of black cherry, chocolate and bramble fruits. Rich tannins support the mid palate, which is chock-full of spice and floral components from the Cabernet Franc. Sourced primarily from Candy Mountain Vineyard, this wine has bright acidity and structure that gives this Merlot a punch above its weight class. Aged 18 months in 70% neutral, 30% new oak barrels.
80% Syrah
18% Mouvèdre
2% Grenache
Rewarding from the first taste, beautiful minerality is present on the nose with a rich mouthfeel of black raspberry, licorice and roasted coffee. A bold yet well-balanced wine, this Columbia Valley Syrah is made from select vineyards that exhibit rich and distinctive varietal character. Red Mountain’s La Coye Vineyard gives the wine its structure and opulent full body. StoneTree and Candy Mountain vineyards provide savory notes of smoked meats, tapenade and sage. Aged 18 months in 70% neutral, 30% new oak barrels.
76% Malbec14% Petit Verdot
7% Syrah
3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Known for its distinctive black purple hue, this Columbia Valley Malbec hits the ground running with savory notes of cured meats, muddled blackberries and baking spice. The middle palate softens with a lingering acidity that provides a rounded mouthfeel and long finish. Sourced primarily from Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this wine has the structure to carry its weight throughout while softening gracefully with age. Aged 18 months in 70% neutral, 30% new oak barrels.
100% Chardonnay
Elegant, fresh and inviting with a vibrancy that elevates its minerality, quince and white peach flavors. This wine’s viscosity and bright acidity interconnect well with each other to provide balance and a lingering finish. The 2016 Nine Hats Chardonnay was sourced primarily from the Yakima Valley’s French Creek and Boushey Vineyards. It is a cooler AVA that helps retain the Chardonnay’s acidity and elegance. The wine underwent barrel and cement egg fermentation and was aged for 9 months on the lees.
100% Pinot Gris
Sourced from select Columbia Valley vineyards, where a constant breeze moderates temperatures to capture fresh flavors and give the wine its vibrant mouthfeel. A light squeeze of the grapes on the press and a cool fermentation is used to enhance the Pinot Gris’ racy character. This medium-bodied Pinot Gris offers vibrant aromas and flavors of white peach, orange blossom, honeysuckle and ripe citrus that lead to a pleasantly crisp finish.
100% Riesling
Sourced from German clone plantings and some of the Columbia Valley’s oldest Riesling vines, this wine offers classic and distinctive Riesling character. Notes of citrus, jasmine,pear and honeydew melon combine with an appealing level of minerality and acidity to provide a fresh and lengthy finish.
100% Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris grapes from select Columbia Valley vineyards were left to hang until they developed a bright tint, then gently pressed and the clarified juice slowly fermented at cool temperatures to retain its intensely vibrant aromatics and flavors. Fresh and lively with bright aromas and flavors of orange blossoms, strawberries and ripe melon complemented by a racy acidity that lingers across a clean, off-dry finish.
Social Club
Nine Hats invites you to Be Social – a wine club for our best supporters and their love of wine. As a member of the Nine Hats Social Club, you’ll have priority access to all wine releases, including limited-edition reserve and club only wines. Additionally, you’ll receive invitations to special member-exclusive release parties and events featuring Nine Pies Pizzeria. Members also receive complimentary tastings and discounts on wines purchased through the club, tasting room and website.
We offer two different Social Club levels, and with either level you may choose to receive all red wines or a mix of red and white wines. Please click on the links below for specific club level benefits.
12 Bottles Annually – Red and White Mixed
12 Bottles Annually – Red Only
24 Bottles Annually – Red and White Mixed
24 Bottles Annually – Red Only