Parducci

Parducci Wine Cellars' Reviews & Awards

 

Matt Lee & Ted Lee, Martha Stewart Living, December 2011
Making the Case - Budget Friendly and Convenient, Wines by the Dozen are a Smart Buy
"Parducci Pinot Noir ... this fresh red is versatile and amenable to all sorts of holiday foods and moods, and the price is extremely kind to the bottom line."

 

Gabe Sasso, GabesView.com, 12.7.11
Parducci - 2009 Small Lot Blend Pinot Noir
"For $12 this is a tremendous value in Pinot Noir. It blows away most of the other examples in this price range. Most importantly this is genuinely Pinot Noir ... Parducci routinely turns out very good value wines that are emblematic of thier Mendocino origins. This Pinot Noir is another in that line." > Full Article

 

Aleigh Acerni, Breathe, Nov-Dec 2011
Raise a Glass, The Breathe Guide to Eco-Friendly Wine
"Parducci Sustainable White ... this California-made wine is grown using sustainable practices, including 100% green power and earth-friendly packaging." 

 

Green Chamber of Commerce, 11.21.11
Parducci Recognized as the 2011 Business Sustainabillity Award Winner
"Green Chamber member Parducci Wine Cellars, continues to be a model business that pushes teh envelop year after year on what it means to be sustainable." > Full Article

 

Stephen Eliot & Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, 10.19.11
Extra! Extra! Bargains? You Want Bargains? We've Got Them Right Here!
"We try thousands of California wines every year, and we recall more than a few in that very price bracket that are well ahead of the curve when it comes to fine value ... (including) Parducci Pinot Noir."

 

Stefani Jackenthal, Fox News.com, 10.5.2011
The 10 Best Wine Regions You've Never Heard Of
"Winery to try: True to Mendocino's reputation as a green wine region, Parducci Wine Cellars was the 1st carbon neutral winery in the country." > Full Article

 

Derrick Schneider, SFGate.com, 10.2.2011
Winery Waste Water Becomes Fruit of Their Labor
"We recycle 100% of the water that comes through the winery,' says Tim Thornhill ... who built a wetland for treating his water. 'And we do it with 20% of the energy you would normally use." > Full Article

 

Stephen Brook, Decanter
Best California Buys Under 25 Pounds
"Parducci True Grit Petite Sirah ... Lush, spicey, plummy nose. Rich and tannic, with a long, bright, peppery finish. Not for the faint hearted."

 

E.C. Gladstone, The Tasting Panel, August 2011
Wines On Tap
"Mendocino - which calls itself America's Greenest Winery, for its sustainable ... practices- are the first producers to be distributed in keys by Southern Wine & Spirits..." 

 

PR Web, 7.5.2011
Parducci Wine Cellars to Receive BRIT’s 2011 International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing
“The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) announced today that Parducci Wine Cellars, one of the oldest wineries in Mendocino County, California, and recognized as America’s greenest winery, is the Institute’s choice for the 2011 International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing. .” > Full Article

 

Beau Carufel, Beaus Barrel Room, 6.29.11
2009 Parducci Chardonnay Continues Parducci's Excellence
“STRONG BUY recommendation, especially since it's that type of chardonnay so conducive to summertime drinking. No heavy handed oak or malolactic treatment, just a balanced, delicious bottle of wine at a ridiculously good price. Once again Parducci brings it with great quality at the price point.” > Full Article

 

Ken Payton, ReignOfTerroir.com, 6.23.11
Parducci & Paul Dolan Vineyards Inaugurate Wineries For Good
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all, just when cynicism and indifference seems poised to win the day ... I am here to tell you a bit of good news. Quiet, subtle, but very good news. Facebook announcements generally have all the luster and impact of lost pet fliers stapled to telephone poles. But two caught my eye the other day. First Parducci, then Paul Dolan Vineyards. The subject was microfinance and a San Francisco-based organization named KIVA..” > Full Article

 

Beau Carufel, Beaus Barrel Room, 6.15.11
Parducci's 2009 Sauvignon Blanc from Mendocino County
“Parducci shows that California does produce affordable, delicious, and most importantly, balanced versions from the varietal. I'm really digging this wine ... a STRONG BUY recommendation from me. At around $11 a bottle, it's one of the better sauvignon blancs I've tasted in this price category.” > Full Article

 

Beau Carufel, Beaus Barrel Room, 4.25.2011
Parducci Surprises Me With Their 2009 California Pinot Noir!
“Parducci … blows other pinot noirs that cost twice as much clean out of the water. It's almost not fair how superb this wine is, considering it comes in at way under $20… Aromatically this is textbook pinot noir. Great spices combined with a sour cherry and red currant note, rhubarb and a tiny bit of oak present as well. When I sniffed my glass for the first time, my face lit up … the fact that Parducci's pinot noir is so true, so varietally pure can't help but entice us to taste it … It's clear Parducci's winemaker, Bob Swain, did a wonderful job with this vintage …  Do yourself a favor, taste this and you'll realize what pinot noir used to be like and that sometimes it really doesn't have to cost $20 or more to be wonderful.” > Full Article

 

Wine Enthusiast, April 2011
Best Buy, 2007 Parducci Cabernet Sauvignon
"Parducci continues to impress, making good wine at fair prices out of its sustainably farmed, carbon-neutral Mendocino outpost."

 

MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, 3.14.2011
Daily Wine Pick - 2007 Parducci Petite Sirah
"A bold, peppery, spicy wine, with terrific mineral details, showing dark fruit, thick tannins and rustic charm." 

 

Dave McIntyre, The Wastington Post, 1.11. 2011
Recession Busters - Parducci Petite Sirah 2007
"This is a perennial favorite from a winery that practices sustainable ... viticulture." > Full Article

 

Wine Spectator, December 2010
Parducci Uncorks Its True Grit
"Parducci, one of Mendocino County’s oldest wineries, got a turn in the spotlight last week when the winery’s True Grit Petite Sirah made its Hollywood debut. Parducci partner Tim Thornhill saddled up and rode down to Los Angeles (OK, maybe he flew) to pour wines at the cast screening of Ethan and Joel Coen’s new Academy Award contender, True Grit ... The True Grit label bears a line drawing of a pair of boots with spurs and the words “indomitable of spirit, enduring and steadfast, rugged and appealing.” Sounds like the Duke to us." > Full Article
 

JMG Magazine, October 2010
Drink Wine, Help The Earth
"What makes this red wine green, you ask? The earth-friendly packaging and 100% green power not only protect the environment, but also support local communities and farmers. The vineyard soils are rich, and growing is done without the toxic and harmful use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers."

 

Whole Story (the official Whole Foods Blog), 9.17.2010
Let’s Celebrate! New 30th Birthday Products
"As the first carbon-neutral winery in the US, Parducci shares our values and commitment to quality, community and the environment." > Full Article

 

Leslie Gevirtz, ABCNews.go.com, 6.24.2010
Green is the New Organic in Wines
"Tim along with his brother, Tom ... bought Parducci Wine Cellars and revived the wine's reputation. He also used his background in horticulture to design a wetland area in the middle of the vineyard to reclaim wastewater."

 

Ken Payton, ReignOfTerroir.com, 6.21.2010
Parducci, Building The Future
"Not all wineries, after all, may believe they have the resources to accomplish what has been done at Parducci. But Mr. Thornhill turns the question around. Aligning yourself with the natural forces of Nature (with a big ‘N’) will save you money. And perhaps the world. After all, how much is spent on pesticides, municipal water, and electricity?" > Full Article

 

Whole Story (the official Whole Foods Blog), 4.28.2010
Earth Friendly Wines for Earth Day
“…Their wines are delicious and they are obviously committed to the environment.” > Full Article

Shoestring.com, 4.21.2010
Saving Money, Saving the Planet
"As the country's first carbon-neutral winery, Parducci's sustainable wines are a staple at Shoestring parties. The winemakers have dedicated themselves to educating the public and other winemakers through their Green Winegrowing Handbook, now in its second edition, and their YouTube channel — plus, each of their fine wines are under $35, with the majority under $12!" > Full Article

 

SlashFood.com, 4.20.2010
Eco-Friendly Wines of the Week
"Parducci walks the green talk from a lot of different angles, from its 100-percent green-power supply to sustainable grape farming to earth-friendly packaging." > Full Article

 

CNBC.com, 3.29.2010
How To Reward Low-Carbon Brilliance
“The first carbon neutral equals higher profits award goes to Parducci Wine Cellars…proving you can save money by reducing waste, installing renewable energy supplies and working with your supply chain.”
 

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

 

Edward Deitch, 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 ... 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
"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)

 

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

 

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)

 

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 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)