Parducci 2023 Pinot Noir, Mendocino County

The Parducci 2023 Pinot Noir from Mendocino County lands with clarity, not embellishment. Its aromas—cranberry, raspberry compote, and plum flesh—arrive with freshness, lifted just enough by subtle earthy undercurrents and a whisper of herbs.

The palate stays coherent and buoyant. Tasting delivers primary red fruits with crisp energy, guided by velvety tannins and brisk acidity. It’s a Pinot that leans lively and balanced—easy to sip, but not without intent or structure.

What anchors it culturally is Parducci’s legacy. As the longest-running winery in Mendocino County, founded during Prohibition in 1931, it’s a bedrock of tradition infused with sustainability. The winery produces varietally honest wines that reflect the region’s broad climatic range—bright and expressive one day, weighty and textural the next. 

Mendocino’s growing season is transitional—long enough to ripen, but coastal breezes and mountain ridges keep it refined. That climate balance shines through in this Pinot: not too bold, not too pale—but just tuned to the essence of place. 

This isn’t a wine vying for attention—it settles in. Chill it for porch evenings, or pair it with herbed poultry or mushroom tart. It’s easygoing, unfussy, but unmistakably put together. That self-assured simplicity—that’s the charm of Parducci Pinot.