The Parducci winery was founded in 1933 by an Italian immigrant, making it the oldest in the Mendocino wine-growing region.
Since 2004 it has been completely converted to a holistic ecological corporate philosophy - own electricity from sun and wind, biodiesel for the tractors and packaging material made from recycled materials.
The nose is rather dirty, kind of a dusty cedar chest aroma with some subtle dried cherry.
The palate has crisp acidity with cherry and blackberry flavors.
The tannins are soft and there is a hint of black pepper but the spice is much less intense than many other Zins.
The finish is quite long and brings a subtle vanilla characteristic.
