Rich Parducci

Winemaker/Managing Partner at McNab Ridge Winery, Ukiah, CA

• Fourth generation Parducci to be involved in the wine industry.
• Introduced to the wine industry at the age of 12, worked in almost every facet of the industry; bottling, vineyard, laboratory, cellar and winemaking.
• Received an AS Degree in Viticulture from Santa Rosa Junior College.
• Graduated magna cum laude from California State University Fresno in Enology in 1992 with a BS Degree in Enology.
• Assistant Winemaker for Parducci Wine Cellars from Summer 1992 – Spring 1998.
• Worked as Winemaker for Associated Vintage Group’s Hopland Winery from Spring 1998 – December 1999.
• Winemaker/Managing Partner at McNab Ridge Winery since December 1999.
• Board Member of the Mendocino Wine Grower’s Alliance from 1998 – 2008.
• Board Member of the ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) from 2009 – 2021.

Brands:

• McNab Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, French Colombard, Grenache Rosè, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
• McNab Ridge Family Reserve – “Largo” Cabernet Sauvignon, District One Red Blend, Sangiovese, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Vintage Port
• Margarett’s Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Romer Red, Zinfandel
• The Fun Bunch – Carisma, Fred’s Red, Skullflower Red, Zinzilla