Parducci Wine Cellars Recognized for Green Leadership

UKIAH, Calif. -- April 17, 2009 -- Parducci Wine Cellars (parducci.com) received the Climate Champion Award from the California Climate Action Registry, a leading international thought center addressing climate change issues (climateregistry.org). One of the first wineries to partner with the Registry, Parducci received the honor at the opening reception of the annual conference, Navigating the American Carbon World, on the first day of April.

"Winegrowing begins with the health of the land and its environment," says Partner Paul Dolan. "The wine business must respond to the challenge of global warming by changing our grape growing, winemaking and business practices."

Parducci Wine Cellars is committed to responsible land stewardship, sustainable viticulture and green business practices that yield superior wines while protecting the environment. The winery reclaims 100% of the water used in the cellars through a system of capturing, cleaning, and purifying via an on-site constructed wetland. Parducci makes wine from locally farmed grapes, uses certified sustainable farming practices and utilizes100% green power and earth-friendly packaging.

"We are creating a model of quality and environmental sustainability for other wineries to follow," says Partner Tom Thornhill. "Our family owned and operated winery is doing the right things to create quality wines and a healthier planet."

To educate the industry, Parducci published The Green Winegrowing Handbook, an in-depth overview of sustainable, organic and Biodynamic® winegrowing practices. The handbook is available online at www.pauldolanwine.com/images/stories/Handbook_r5.pdf.

In 2007 Parducci received the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award in recognition of the company's status as the nation's first carbon neutral winery and Parducci's dedication to social responsibility and environmentally sound practices.

Parducci Wine Cellar's respect for the land yields quality wines, evident by recent 90+ point scores in several national wine publications. For more information, go to www.parducci.com.