For nearly a century, Parducci has stood as one of America’s most beloved wineries. Founded in 1932 during the Great Depression—when alcohol was still illegal, gas cost 18 cents a gallon, and a quarter of Americans were out of work—Parducci became Mendocino’s first and oldest winery, originally built without electricity. It pioneered practices that shaped the industry, from planting California’s first Petite Sirah to being among the first to label wines by grape variety. Winemaker John Parducci believed great wine should be delicious, honest, and affordable. Today, Parducci continues to thrive in Mendocino, named 2024 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
2023 Parducci Merlot, Mendocino County
Parducci sources its Merlot from Mendocino County, where varied soils and growing conditions help shape expressive, fruit-forward wines. Warm afternoons allow grapes to ripen fully, while cooler nights preserve freshness and balance. This regional diversity supports the smooth texture and lively character that make Parducci’s Merlot so inviting.
Tasting Notes
Our Merlot is smooth and lush with notes of plum, black cherry, chocolate and sweet brown spice. Silky tannins balance the wine’s velvety texture, which finishes with brambly fruit and a hint of sweet French Oak that lingers on the finish.
Label Artwork
Iconic John Parducci signature in the classic red, which has been used for decades as the brand’s recognizable logo.
Specs
Varietal: 86% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Zinfandel
It is a story that began over 100 years ago, when in 1912, 16-year-old Adolph Parducci stowed away on a steamer bound for California, to realize his dream of owning his own vineyards and winery.
Born into a family with generations of grape growing in Tuscany, when he lands in San Francisco, Adolph begins brokering grapes for home wine consumption. Through this he meets his future wife and by 1918 has settled down in Cloverdale, growing grapes and making wine on the family’s small vineyard. Aspiring to build a full-fledged winery – most wineries in those days were barns with a press and a couple of pumps – Adolph looks further north. In 1921, he purchases a ranch in Ukiah and for the next 8 years the family commutes to the ranch on weekends, planting vineyards and building the winery.
Completed in 1932, and bonded on August 1, 1933, Parducci Wine Cellars passes from father to sons, with John Parducci taking the lead, and affectionately becoming known as Mr. Mendocino. Today Parducci Wine Cellars is the only Mendocino winery to have survived prohibition into modern times and a cornerstone of California winemaking.
Built on decades of tradition, Parducci Wine Cellars is bound to making wine that you can trust will be delicious.
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Parducci Wine Cellars Merlot
2023 Parducci Merlot, Mendocino County
Tasting Notes
Label Artwork
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
not for sale on winery website, $216/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Dec 7 - Tuesday, Dec 8
2023 Parducci Wine Cellars Merlot
6 bottles for $64.99 $10.83/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $89.99 $7.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping