{"product_id":"niner-estate-super-paso-robles-heart-hill-vineyards","title":"Niner Estate Super Paso Robles Heart Hill Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiner Wine Estates Super Paso Heart Hill Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful, estate-grown Paso Robles red blend from Niner’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Hill Vineyard in the Willow Creek District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together Syrah’s lush blue-fruit character and earthy depth with Cabernet Sauvignon’s firm tannins and age-worthy structure. Aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 months in French oak, 55% new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is a concentrated, richly textured expression of one of Niner’s most important Paso Robles vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Paso is produced entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Hill Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Niner Wine Estates’ estate vineyard in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillow Creek District of Paso Robles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The vineyard is named for its distinctive heart-shaped grove of oak trees, a landmark that has retained its recognizable shape since it was formed by the Booker Brothers in 1956.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Hill sits on the western side of Paso Robles, where steep rolling hillsides and proximity to the Pacific create a cooler environment than many inland portions of the region. Coastal breezes move through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTempleton Gap in the Santa Lucia Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, moderating afternoon temperatures and producing the combination of warm days and cool evenings that helps grapes retain freshness while reaching full maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils are particularly important to Heart Hill’s character. The vineyard is dominated by steep slopes containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esiliceous and calcareous shale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with layers of highly fractured shale beneath the topsoil. Vines must develop deep root systems in search of water, naturally restricting vigor and helping produce wines with concentration, dark color, structure, and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Super Paso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was assembled from five of the vineyard’s strongest blocks. The vintage itself was unusually challenging, following a third consecutive drought year and culminating in an intense August heatwave that accelerated ripening. Niner harvested the fruit for Super Paso between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 3 and September 13, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during one of the estate’s earliest harvests on record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah and Cabernet Sauvignon were handled separately during fermentation so each variety could develop its individual personality. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah was fermented in stainless steel with 20% whole clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding aromatic complexity and structure, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon was fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to emphasize purity, fruit concentration, and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final blend is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After fermentation, the wines were matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 months in French oak barrels, 55% new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the fruit, tannins, and oak to integrate while building additional richness and refinement. The wine was crafted by winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatrick Muran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from five vineyard blocks and multiple Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah clones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, Super Paso shows the richness expected from a Syrah-dominant Paso Robles blend, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe blue and dark fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the center of the aromatic profile. The Syrah contributes plush fruit, savory earthiness, and density, while Cabernet Sauvignon adds darker fruit character, structure, and a firmer tannic backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied, concentrated, and richly textured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, balancing lush blue fruit with the structured character of Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark berries, cassis-like fruit, savory earth, black pepper, and oak spice develop across the palate, while the wine’s substantial tannins provide definition and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long and powerful, carrying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark fruit, earthy spice, toasted oak, and firm tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Despite its considerable richness and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the vineyard’s cooler Willow Creek setting helps provide enough freshness and structure to keep the wine balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiner Super Paso Heart Hill Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% estate-grown Heart Hill fruit, a 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, rocky shale soils, coastal influence, block-by-block selection, and extended French-oak maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than following a conventional Bordeaux or Rhône formula, Super Paso brings together two varieties that Niner believes perform exceptionally well both at Heart Hill and throughout Paso Robles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage was produced from fruit averaging just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 tons per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, emphasizing concentration, and spent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 months in 55% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before release. Niner currently features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Reserve Super Paso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of its winery tasting flight, making it the active release in the estate’s Reserve lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–65°F \/ 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Young bottles will benefit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–60 minutes of decanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, smoked brisket, roasted beef, venison, wild mushrooms, aged cheddar, or other richly flavored dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e capable of matching the wine’s concentrated fruit and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Niner Super Paso Heart Hill Vineyard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an estate-grown Paso Robles red blend produced entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiner Wine Estates’ Heart Hill Vineyard in the Willow Creek District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The current 2022 vintage combines Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of Niner Super Paso 2022?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 months in French oak, 55% new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the vineyard yielded approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 tons per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize Niner Super Paso?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a full-bodied profile centered on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elush blue and dark fruit, cassis-like richness, savory earth, black pepper, oak spice, and firm tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Syrah contributes plush fruit and earthiness, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Niner Super Paso made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are vinified separately. For the 2022 vintage, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah was fermented with 20% whole clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the Cabernet Sauvignon was completely destemmed. After blending, the wine matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Niner Super Paso Heart Hill Vineyard special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestate-grown Heart Hill Vineyard fruit, rocky shale soils, cooling Templeton Gap breezes, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, low vineyard yields, careful block selection, and substantial French-oak aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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