I knew him for over 35 years. Some may remember him as a grumpy old man, I’ll remember him as a badass. He wouldn’t kiss anyone’s ass, he wouldn’t mince words. He worked very hard for many years doing what he loved and believed in. I hope he’s in a better place now.
As in Parducci wines? I love Parducci Petite Sirah - haven’t had it is a few years, but it was an awesome QPR.
RIP
I just saw that news too, Casey. Unquestionably one of the key figures in Mendocino wine history. Here’s the story from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
Mendocino County winemaking giant John Parducci dies at 96
His Petite Sirah and Gamay Beaujolais were staples of the Refectory restaurants wine lists back in the '70s.