McNab Ridge

McNab Ridge, once known as the McNab Ranch, was originally homesteaded in 1868 by Alexander McNab, a Scottish immigrant. The original property consisted of thousands of acres of land, including the McNab Valley where the winery now stands. Nestled at the back of the valley, McNab Ridge is surrounded by some of the finest vineyards in Mendocino County.

Winemaker Rich Parducci leads a small dedicated group of wine lovers. Their dedication to excellence builds on his family’s four generations of experience and expertise. Rich Parducci’s great grandfather, Adolph Parducci, arrived in the United States in 1912 and sold grapes from California via train to home winemakers across the country during Prohibition. During that time, his son John Parducci was growing up in the winery and learning the art of winemaking from his father. 

John continued making wine at his family’s winery and growing the business until the late 1980s. He purchased the McNab Ridge Winery in 1999 to continue his passion for making classic Mendocino County varietal wines. Rich continues to make wine in the style made famous by his grandfather, John: complex, approachable, and enjoyable to drink. “We make wines that make you want more,” says Rich.