McNab Ridge Winery Zinfandel 2018 Front Bottle Shot
McNab Ridge Winery Zinfandel 2018 Front Bottle Shot McNab Ridge Winery Zinfandel 2018 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

The 2018 McNab Ridge Zinfandel is another great example of how the essence of the quality fruit their dedicated growers deliver vintage after vintage can be preserved. Aromas of brambly red fruits, raspberry and spice deliver through to a delightful white pepper essence on the mid-palate. The finish is balanced yet lively; just the way an elegant and food-friendly Mendocino Zinfandel should be! This wine would be a lovely accompaniment to a blackened salmon with raspberry butter or your favorite BBQ dish.

Blend: 76% Zinfandel, 24% Petite Sirah

Professional Ratings

  • 89
    COMMENTARY: The 2018 McNab Ridge Winery Zinfandel is pleasing and soft on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of red berries and earthy notes. Enjoy it with BBQ baby back ribs. (Tasted: December 7, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
McNab Ridge Winery

McNab Ridge Winery

View all products
McNab Ridge Winery, undefined

As one of the pioneers of California's Wine Industry, the Parducci family has been devoted to handcrafting premium Mendocino County wines for over 70 years. They source only the finest grapes from dedicated growers and strive to enhance what nature has provided and produce wines of distinction. Their dedication to excellence builds on the family's four generations of experience and expertise. "We make wine that gets people to ask for a second glass” -Rich Parducci.

Once known as the McNab Ranch, the property 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 our winery now stands. Nestled at the back of the valley, McNab Ridge is surrounded by some of the finest vineyards in Mendocino County.

Rich Parducci is a fourth-generation winemaker. His great grandfather Adolph Parducci founded Parducci Winery in 1932. He entered the industry at age 12 and has worked in almost every facet of the industry, from bottling, vineyard, laboratory to cellar. A 1992 graduate of California State University Fresno in Enology, Rich brings a cutting-edge approach which compliments his heritage and the previous generation’s traditional winemaking style. An award-winning winemaker, he makes wines in his own unique style and finds a way to honor his grandfather’s history at the same time.

Image for Zinfandel content section
View all products

Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.

Image for Mendocino California content section

Mendocino

California

View all products

A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.

TON72008_18_2018 Item# 907547