We invite you to VISIT US at our new tasting room in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood in the heart of South Seattle. Just a mile and a half from Safeco Field, Showbox SODO, and CenturyLink Field, we’re part of SODO Urbanworks, a multi-tenant property that houses nine premium Washington wineries. Adjoining our tasting room is Nine Pies Pizzeria, a New York style pizzeria offering pizza by the slice, whole pies, pasta and more.
What’s in a name
Launched in 2007, Nine Hats was inspired by Long Shadows’ team of nine internationally renowned vintners. In the beginning, there was one Nine Hats wine, a red blend created from Long Shadows’ declassified barrels to support the winemakers’ ongoing, strict selection process for their signature wines. The overwhelming success of the Red Wine lead to the expansion of the brand and Nine Hats has come out of the “shadows” to assemble a portfolio of nine uniquely sophisticated wines.
Today, Long Shadows’ director of winemaking and viticulture, Gilles Nicault, and his winemaking team are dedicated to producing Nine Hats. The wines are styled for quality and everyday enjoyment.
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WINES
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
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.
87% Merlot
13% Cabernet Franc
Brilliant color and a delicate bouquet of blueberries and nutmeg spice lead to a vibrant mouthfeel that evolves beautifully with flavors of Bing cherries, mocha, cassis and earthy notes. The wine’s backbone marries well with it’s richness and depth to provide balance reminiscent of a right bank Bordeaux. Half of the Merlot component is from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, providing this wine with its silky tannins, and from the Walla Walla AVA for its richness. The Cabernet Franc from the Weinbau Vineyard provides elegance and balance.
86% Syrah
12% Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Petit Verdot
This full-bodied red has a complex flavor profile with hints of sage and black olive tapenade along with dark cherry, blueberry and sweet spice. Polished tannins sail across the palate. The finish is long and lively. One third of the Syrah came from the Yakima Valley which provided elegance, while fruit from the Walla Walla Valley contributed richness and roundness. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its backbone. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels.
100% Malbec
The inspiration for Nine Hats came from the nine internationally acclaimed winemakers who contribute their time and talents to develop the wines of Long Shadows Vintners. Sourced exclusively from Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this 100% Malbec displays deep color and flavors of muddled blackberries, dark cherries, baking spice and pleasant savory notes. Firm tannins make for a full-bodied wine that offers a rich and lengthy finish. Aged 16 months in neutral French oak barrels.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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 sites were selected to source the fruit that provided its depth and complexity. Most notable, The Benches Vineyard at Wallula for its silky tannins and Weinbau Vineyard for its vibrancy. Aged 14 months in French oak prior to bottling.
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 exclusively from The Benches Vineyard at Wallula (1,400 feet above the Columbia River), 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. Appealing floral aromas lead to flavors of apricot, grapefruit, honey dew melon and lime zest with a hint of spice. The wine’s viscous mouth feel is balanced nicely by its crisp acidity.
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