Niner Red Blends
Estate grown Paso Robles red, poured in Commack for decades.
The story behind Niner
Richard and Pam Niner bought their first vineyard in 2001 and released the inaugural vintage in 2003. Their son Andy took over management in 2013, and the family still farms all three estate sites: Bootjack Ranch in the Geneseo District, Heart Hill Vineyard in Willow Creek, and Jespersen Ranch down in Edna Valley. Every grape in a Niner red blend comes off those properties, hand picked at night and moved by gravity rather than pump.
Each variety ferments and ages on its own, then gets blended, with oak time running 14 to 26 months in French and Hungarian barrels. The winery is solar powered and LEED Silver certified, and the vineyards hold SIP certification. We have carried this label long enough to watch the style tighten up vintage after vintage.
Explore the Niner range
Five Niner bottlings reach our shelves, from a $19.99 everyday red blend to the $89.99 Fog Catcher flagship. Here is how they line up.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niner Red Blend 750mL | Red Blend | About 29 proof | Dark fruit, soft tannin, weeknight pour |
| Niner Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | About 29 proof | Cassis, cedar, firm structure, grilled meat |
| Niner Fog Catcher Red 750mL | Flagship Red Blend | About 29 to 30 proof | Layered blackberry, oak spice, long finish |
| Niner Chardonnay 750mL | Chardonnay | About 28 proof | Orchard fruit, gentle oak, roasted chicken |
| Niner Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc | About 26 proof | Citrus, green herb, shellfish |
Which Niner is right for you?
The entry point is the Niner Red Blend at $19.99, and it earns its place as a house red: estate fruit, real oak, no filler. Step up to the Cabernet Sauvignon at $29.99 when you want more grip with a steak. The Fog Catcher Red runs $89.99 and is the bottle for an anniversary or a cellar slot, the same expression that took a Gold Medal and 95 points at the 2020 Sommeliers Choice Awards. Chardonnay sits at $19.98 and Sauvignon Blanc at $17.99, both restocked on request. Buy Niner online and we will confirm what is on the shelf today.
$19.99, soft enough for tomato sauce, serious enough for burgers.
Estate Cabernet with tannin that stands up to a ribeye.
Flagship blend, 95 point pedigree, built to hold a few years.