Vineyard Partners
Every vineyard we partner with boasts a unique terroir, each lending its distinct voice to our wines.
Core Vineyards:
Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Dutton Goff / Hallberg Vineyards, Russian River Valley
Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands
Bien Nacido Vineyards. Santa Maria Valley
These vineyards represent some of the most coveted Pinot Noir grapes in California and showcase the discernable qualities of the areas they are grown.
In addition to these 4 core sites, we are constantly exploring, looking for the next permanent fixture in our portfolio.
Winemaking
Collin Cranor and Craig Ploof have a common goal for every wine – to reflect the grapes natural origins. The name typicité was chosen because it reflects our pursuit to make wines of place that are balanced and delicious.
Our Story
Collin Cranor and Craig Ploof first crossed paths in 2010 when they were both making wine in the Central Coast. One of the projects Craig was working on early in his career was La Rochelle, which was focused on single vineyard Pinot Noir from CA’s best coastal sites.
Eventually the brand sold, prompting Ploof and Cranor to start searching for a small amount of Pinot Noir to start a collaboration program that didn’t compete with either of their Cabernet day jobs. Typicite was born in 2017 with the purchase of Pinot Noir from Tondre Grapefield in Santa Lucia Highlands and Lichen Estate Vineyards in Anderson Valley…