Mendocino County in northern California is often referred to as the “greenest” wine region in America. So it is appropriate that Parducci Wine Cellars, a Mendocino county winery in Ukiah, California will be celebrating Earth Day 2013.  (The Parducci event is Saturday, April 20 while the official Earth Day 2013 is Monday, April 22.)

For four hours on Saturday, April 20^th, from 11am to 3pm, Parducci Wine Cellars will offer free tours and offer tips at the Parducci’s organic biodynamic garden. This is a family event and children will have the opportunity to pet animals. This is the first time that the winery has offered a public tour of the organic biodynamic garden.

In the tasting room after the tour visitors can enjoy a complimentary cheese and wine tasting. Fresh herbs and vegetables will be included.

The Parducci Wine Cellars will contribute to the Ukiah Farmers’ Market discount program by offering Earth Day- friendly items. Items include:

• A deluxe overnight stay in the Scale House
• Private garden consultations
• 1.5 liter etched bottles of Parducci Petite Sarah
• A covered wagon tour and tasting for eight
• Bags of Ranch-blended organic compost

When visiting Mendocino County, spend a few additional days to visit several wineries and discover the warm hospitality as well as their emphasis on “green.”

A description of Mendocino County is available online. Wine Trail Traveler has also designed two itineraries for Mendocino County. These itineraries are suggestions to help you get started on your own wine journey to Mendocino.

Cheers, Kathy