TTG #10 ‘Craig Ploof’

Summary: We couldn’t be more excited to bring in Nottingham Cellars Director of Winemaking, Craig Ploof. We created this show to highlight the many talented people in the Livermore Valley, but we didn’t want it all about NC. The show wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t give Craig a listen. Craig cut his teeth in the LV wine industry as a part time tasting room associate at Steven Kent Winery. This is where he gained his passion and sparked what would ultimately become a complete career change.  Craig’s hunger for knowledge and experience eventually got him some time helping Steven Mirrasou and Tom Stutz in blending and production. After a few years helping on the side, he quit his job to become Assistant Winemaker for SK and La Rochelle. After a few years he went over to Nottingham Cellars to continue his growth in the industry.  Craig is a talented winemaker and is passionate about seeing the region get the credit it deserves. His efforts at NC have helped them achieve new heights in quality and the best is yet to come!