Cloud 9 Winery: Composition 2004 

Composition is a proprietary red wine blend that breaks old paradigms and establishes a new standard in wine blending tradition.  Bringing together old world flavors with their origins in the most distinguished European and Mediterranean regions, Composition has created a luscious, balanced and elegant blend – unlike anything seen (or tasted!) before.  This ultra-premium wine sources grapes from California’s premier growing regions to combine the Old World charm of Spain (Tempranillo), the sophistication of France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Verdot), and the elegance of Italy (Barbera)

1,400 cases produced at a suggested retail price of $35.00.

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Cloud 9 Winery: Seity Zinfandel 2005

Seity 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 – two endemic characteristics of this unique vineyard.

580 cases produced at a suggested retail price of $35.

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