OK for cooking. If I used the 100 point scale I’d give it a 50.

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. The Parducci family...

I just got this E-mail, and thought I’d pass it along. Sounds like a great time! Contact the winery: Tickets for food and wine at the door. $20/general admission or $15/wine club members, all inclusive (glass of wine, meal and music). For more details, call 707-4635357.

A good, affordable wine that goes well with anything, or all by itself. That is my quest and the 2006 Parducci Chardonnay from Mendocino Wine Company perfectly fits the bill. Lots of fruit aromas on the nose with lots of apple and vanilla flavors on the palate and an absolute perfect balance of oak. A hint of dryness with a very smooth finish made this a very enjoyable wine to partake...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Bonnie Melielo Post Time: 12-06-2006 at 07:36 AM

Nose: delicious vanilla and cracked black pepper Palate: incredibly round feel and oh-so-smooth finish: lingering finish of redberry and oaky vanilla For $10.99 this dinner accompanying Cabernet Sauvignon from the sustainable vineyards of Parducci (Mendocino California) is really quite nice. It is not as big or fruit forward as some others (a very nice change for a california cab...