Looking for a green winery? Several have popped up on the scene but Parducci Wine Cellars (now part of Mendocino Wine Company, www.mendocinowinecompany.com) has perhaps set the bar so far. Parducci was the nation’s first carbon neutral winery and is entirely powered by solar and wind. This green power is equivalent to taking 172 cars off the road per year. Parducci also helps the environment by buying grapes from local farmers, using bio-diesel fueled tractors and earth-friendly packaging.
Recognizing Parducci’s leadership role in both the industry and the Mendocino community, the State of
Mendocino Wine Company’s other wines are also making inroads into sustainable wine-making. Several of their other brands are certified organic and they are converting more of their acreage towards organic strategies each year.
Does sustainably-produced wine taste good? Apparently so, the Parducci wines have recently obtained 90+ scores in several wine publications. Next time you are heading to a dinner party, try taking a bottle of earth-friendly wine and see what your friends think.
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