Parducci

Parducci Wine Cellars' Reviews & Awards

 

TheDailyGreen.com
26 Real People Making a Real Difference
"In 2004, Tim became an owning partner in Parducci Wine Cellars, the oldest winery in California's Mendocino County, which soon earned the title of America's Greenest Winery. Under his guidance as COO..." > Full Article

 

Vint-ed.com, 3.17.2010
Sips: drinking “green” on St. Patrick’s Day
"In any event, the 2008 Sustainable White from Mendocino County succeeds because it’s very good wine and, at $11, is a rare California bargain. That said, it’s laudable that the winery is trying mightily to be environmentally correct -- and succeeding ..." > Full Article

 

John on Wine, 3.16.2010
Mendocino Wine Company: Parducci and Paul Dolan Vineyards
"I came away impressed with the value of local family ownership of a winery, it has made such a huge difference for Parducci. I also am amazed and impressed by the Dolan/Thornhill dedication to environmental sustainability and economic success. In just six short years, they have outpaced every other winery in America a..." > Full Article

 

Hairy Putter's Weblog, 3.12.2010
Review: Parducci Winery, Mendocino County, California by Hairy Putter
"The winery at Parducci is a wonderful stop on your tour of Mendocino County wineries, blend this with Parducci’s unsurpassed eco-friendliness and its’ innovative business practices, this eco-friendly canine gives Parducci three paws.." > Full Article

 

Wine Spectator, Jan 31 – Feb 28 2010 Edition
Editors’ Favorites: Reds and Whites, but Green All Over
2007 Sustainable White recommended by Dana Nigro. “For the past year, I’ve been on a mission to seek out wines made from organic, biodynamic or sustainably farmed grapes. In part, I believe that natural winegrowing can produce wines that are uniquely expressive of their place…”

 

Press Democrat, 1.16.2010
Outside the Box: Tim Thornhill of Parducci is Not Your Average Winery Owner
“Parducci is now a largely certified organic and biodynamic grower of grapes and the first winery to achieve carbon neutrality. Its efforts to become sustainable in the vineyard and in the winery have included ...” > Full Article

 

WineReviewOnline.com, 1.6.2010
Parducci Wine Cellars – Marguerite Thomas’ Winery of the Year for 2009
“…one of California’s most innovative, dedicated and eco-friendly wine producers.” > Full Article
 

Mother Nature Network, 1.5.2010
7 Carbon-Neutral Wineries Around the World
“Parducci Wine Cellars was heralded as the first winery in the United States to be declared carbon neutral … and they are still a world leader in sustainable winemaking.” > Full Article

Culinary Wine & Food Matching.com, 1.5.2010
Dreaming on (Favorite Drinking Reds)
“The current owners have not only turned this venerable old winery into the greenest in California … they have revived the brand in the area it counts the most: totally fresh, delicious wines, like this unbelievably well priced…” > Full Article

Self.com, Nov. 2009
Cool Cocktails: Stock Up on Sustainable Sips and Tips to Make Any Fete More Eco-friendly
“Earthwise white Wind and solar energy power the Parducci Wine Cellars. Please your palate with its Sustainable White…” > Full Article

 

Sweet Greens.com, 11.16.2009
Green Your Thanksgiving: Parducci Sustainable Wine
“We were immediately smitten with Parducci, again. We have loved their wines in the past but both of these wines quickly became some of our favorites.” > Full Article

 

Wine Business Monthly, 10.1.2009
Parducci's Sustainability Journey Brings Esteemed Environmental Award
“Parducci Wine Cellars of Ukiah received the 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA)--California's highest environmental honor…” > Full Article

 

Press Release, 10.7.2009
Parducci Wine Cellars Earns California’s Highest Environmental Honor for Enhanced Leadership
"Partners Paul Dolan, Tim and Tom Thornhill dedicate their business to responsible land stewardship, sustainable viticulture and green business practices that yield superior wines while protecting the environment and supporting local farmers" . > Full Article (.doc)

Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, June 2009
2009 Small Business of the Year
 

Press Release, 4.15.09
Parducci Recognized for Green Leadership, Receives Climate Champion Award
“Parducci Wine Cellars received the Climate Champion Award from the California Climate Action Registry, a leading international thought center addressing climate change issues. One of the first wineries to partner with the Registry, Parducci…” > Full Article (.doc)

 

Sunset, September 2008
The Green Award
“Paul Dolan pioneered organics at Fetzer, explored biodynamics at Bonterra, and now has the first carbon-neutral winery in the country. Among his tools: biodiesel fuels and on-site solar and wind energy…” > Full Article (.pdf)

 

Washington Post, 5.13.08
Eco-Vino
“A recent run-in with a 2007 bottle of ‘Sustainable White’ by Parducci Winery has me revisiting the eco-vino issue and I’ll tell you why: The wine is delicious and under 10 bucks a bottle…” >Full Article

 

KGO View by the Bay, 5.27.08
The Truth About Green Wines
“What are green wines and where do you find them? Winegrower Paul Dolan provides some answers for KGO View By the Bay viewers.” > Full Interview

 

Press Release, 4.10.2008
America’s Greenest Winery? Leading by Example, Parducci Adopts 100% Green Power
“Parducci Wine Cellars, the nation’s first carbon neutral winery, announces the company’s conversion to 100% solar and wind power…” > Full Article (.doc)

WSFG Radio, April 2008
Food & Wine Talk
Carole Kotkin and Simone Diament of South Florida Gourment interview Paul Dolan about Green Wines. > Full Radio Interview

 

Press Release, 11.20.07
Parducci Wins Governor's Award
"Parducci received the 2007 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) in the category of Climate Change. The annual GEELA is California's highest environmental honor..." > Full Article (.doc)

 

Wine Spectator, 5.29.2007
Change Is in the Air: Carbon Neutral Wine
"Global warming is the most serious issue on the planet," said Paul Dolan, co-owner of the Parducci Family Farmed winery in Mendocino County, the first American winery to go carbon neutral..." >Full Article

 

Wine Business Monthly, 04.27.2007
Parducci: the First Winery in the US to be Carbon Neutral
"Through a program of onsite mitigation and carbon credits, Mendocino's Parducci Family Farmed has become the first U.S. winery to achieve "carbon neutral status." The winery partnered with the California Climate Action Registry..." >Full Article

Press Release, 4.20.07
Parducci is the First Carbon Neutral Winery in the US
"Through a comprehensive program of onsite mitigation and carbon credits, Parducci Family Farmed is the first winery in the United States to achieve carbon neutral status..." > Full Article (.doc)

 

San Francisco Chronicle, 09.08.06
Parducci: Wine Country's Northern Outpost
"Drive any farther north than the Ukiah tasting room of Parducci Wine Cellars and you're out of what most people would consider Wine Country. But it's worth a visit to taste one of Mendocino County's most recognizable brands..." >Full Article

 

Wine & Spirits, 06.2006
The Other Syrah
"Petite sirah is a coarse grape-it's a blender, for toughness and strength. But you see its most noble qualities in Mendocino County. It's a really good example of getting the right variety in the right place." >Full Article

 

Wine Business Monthly, 2.01.2006
Hottest Small Brands of 2005
"Wine Business Monthly identifies some of today’s most exciting brands from small- and medium-sized wineries. These brands represent wineries that have achieved success by delivering on quality..." > Full Article (.pdf)

 

San Francisco Chronicle, 12.08.2005
Top 5 Wineries to Watch
"Mendocino County has been more famous for marijuana than wine grapes. The blandly named Mendocino WIne Co. is out to change that. Its founders have set lofty goals that go far beyond making good wine..." > Full Article (.pdf)