typicité Trio

A three-bottle horizontal of 2023 single-vineyard Typicité Pinot Noir—Santa Maria Valley, Russian River Valley, and the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pinot Noir is the classic Thanksgiving wine, and this trio shows how three coastal sites each meet the table.

2023 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido Vineyard, located in the Santa Maria Valley, benefits from the region’s distinctive cool climate and diverse soils. The vineyard’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures that it experiences consistent coastal breezes and fog, which moderate temperatures and extend the growing season. This cool climate allows Pinot Noir to ripen slowly and evenly, developing complex flavors while retaining vibrant acidity. The soils at Bien Nacido are a mix of sandy loam and clay, providing excellent drainage and encouraging the vines to produce small, concentrated berries. As a result, Pinot Noir from Bien Nacido Vineyard is known for its elegant structure, rich fruit profile, and nuanced layers of spice and earth, reflecting the unique terroir of the Santa Maria Valley. An elegant coastal Pinot for roast turkey and mushroom stuffing.

2023 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
The Green Valley of the Russian River Valley is an ideal terroir for growing Pinot Noir, particularly in its renowned Goldridge soils. This small, cool-climate sub-appellation is often blanketed by coastal fog, which moderates temperatures and extends the growing season. The Goldridge soils, a fine sandy loam, are well-draining and nutrient-poor, encouraging the vines to develop deep root systems and concentrate their energy on producing small, intensely flavored grapes. Pinot Noir from this area is celebrated for its elegance, vibrant acidity, and complex layers of red fruit, earth, and spice, reflecting the unique combination of climate and soil that defines the Green Valley. Vibrant acidity cuts through rich sides and gravy.

2023 Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Pinot Noir grapes from Tondre Grapefield in the Santa Lucia Highlands thrive in the region's cool, fog-influenced climate and well-drained soils. Positioned on the elevated slopes of the highlands, Tondre Grapefield benefits from the cooling effect of the Pacific Ocean's maritime influence, which extends the growing season and allows the grapes to develop complex flavors while retaining crisp acidity. The vineyard's diverse soils, including sandy loam and gravelly clay, contribute to the depth and structure of the wine by providing excellent drainage and encouraging concentrated fruit production. A deeper, fog-cooled Pinot for darker meat and earthy sides.

Priced at 10% off the individual bottles ($225 value).