This is a wonderfully aged, library release. Very few are left, and when they are gone...they are gone forever.

Seity Zinfandel is Cloud 9’s first vineyard-designated wine - from a vineyard that unquestionably epitomizes Cloud 9’s drive for quality and distinctiveness. This 10-acre vineyard is home to the oldest Zinfandel vines on Earth, with proof of existence dating to 1869 (hence its name: Vineyard 1869) when the vineyard was listed as a descriptor on a deed from the U.S. Geological Survey.

The roots plunge to a depth of nearly 20 feet, passing through multiple soil layers and adding unique flavor components and complexity that can only be found in such a historic vineyard. Lying on a north-facing slope in the Sierra Foothills, the vineyard flowers and ripens later than most and is typically the last vineyard to be harvested in Amador County. The colder temperatures result in increased pigmentation build-up creating a dark red wine with intense flavors, including chocolate and coffee.

The Cloud 9 philosophy is quite simple: to produce wines that optimize the sensory experience of each and every bottle they craft. Secondarily, they strive to produce wines of distinctive character, so that when one tastes any Cloud 9 offering, it is immediately apparent that the wine is a new taste adventure and a new wine discovery - not just another example of a specific varietal or a specific style. Their goal is to exceed your expectations in every bottle from every vintage.