Our Vineyard Partners
With our deep roots in the Mendocino County wine community, we source distinctive fruit from several prized Mendocino County vineyards. Scroll through this page for more information.
Largo Ridge Vineyard
Largo Ridge – Five generations of the Ruddick family have farmed in Mendocino County since the 1850’s. Situated in the southern part of the County in hills east of the Russian River, the upper blocks of the Largo Ridge vineyard are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Owner Randy Ruddick utilizes different farming techniques, trellises, clones and rootstocks throughout the vineyard based off the soil, sun exposure and Randy’s knowledge of the land. Arguably the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Mendocino, much of Randy’s fruit ends up being sold to wineries in Napa & Sonoma. Each year Randy and Rich taste through the different blocks to decide where to pick the Cabernet for McNab Ridge’s Family Reserve “Largo” label.
Whaler Vineyard, Ukiah
The Nyborgs and their Whaler Vineyard developed a reputation for producing excellent Zinfandel grapes, which they sell to some North Coast vintners.
Tollini Vineyard
The Home Ranch of Alvin & Sally Tollini is the source of McNab Ridge’s Petite Sirah. Nestled in the small community of Calpella, between Ukiah and Redwood Valley, the vineyard sits on benchland terrain affectionately known as “Okie Flats.”
The Tollini family has farmed this land since 1912, when the ranch spanned 40 acres. The farmhouse, built by Alvin’s great-grandparents, holds deep family history—his grandfather was born there in 1915.
John Parducci bottled his first varietal Petite Sirah in 1963, and it has remained a family favorite ever since. Like many of the other varietals grown by the Tollinis, these head-pruned, dry-farmed vines produce intensely flavored fruit. The resulting wines showcase big, bold aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, and dark fruit.
Baroni Vineyard
Baroni Vineyards is a 5 acre vineyard specializing in Primitivo grapes in Mendocino’s Redwood Valley.
Chase Vineyard, Redwood Valley
Leroy and Mary Louise Chase purchased the farm in 1970, continuing its legacy from Mary Louise’s parents. At the time, the 27-acre property was primarily planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Winemaker John Parducci advised them to focus on what they knew best, leading them to transition to Zinfandel and other red varietals better suited to the farm’s deep red soils. Today, the vineyard remains 100% organically farmed, with all vines planted on St. George rootstock.
Leroy and Mary Louise’s son, Lorne, now owns and manages the vineyard. The region’s cool nights slow fruit maturation, preserving the grapes’ natural acidity and enhancing the classic Zinfandel profile of dusty raspberry flavors.
Damiano Vineyards
Located just south of Hopland at the intersection of Highway 101 and La Franchi Road, Damiano Vineyard was purchased by Angelo Damiano in 1978. Originally spanning seven acres and planted with Chenin Blanc, the vineyard underwent a transformation in 1996 when Angelo replaced five acres with Merlot. He expanded further, adding 1¼ acres in 1999 and planting the remaining ½ acre in 2000.
The Damiano family has deep roots in Mendocino agriculture, dating back to 1945, when Angelo began farming hops and prunes. Like many farmers in the region, he later transitioned to pears, managing an orchard that spanned 500 acres.
Although Angelo passed away in 1998, his legacy lives on through his daughters, Adrianne, Charlotte, and Judy, who continue to care for the Damiano Vineyard today.
Niemi Vineyard, Redwood Valley
Positioned north of Ukiah, in Redwood Valley, the Niemi Vineyard offers many different varietals, including Carignane, Syrah, Grenache Noir and our beloved French Colombard. Winegrower Alvin Tollini tends the vines his grandfather, Bill Niemi, planted in the early 1970’s. All head pruned and dry farmed, these vines can tower up as high as 8 feet. Unlike the French Colombard grown in the Valley, these vines very few tons to the acre, 2-3 at the most. Known for maintaining high acid levels, the fruit is crisp and fresh, with resulting wine being lively and elegant.
Cononiah Vineyard, Talmage
Ed and Donna Berry purchased their vineyard, located on the bench lands of the Talmage region of the Ukiah Valley (Eastern foothills), in the 1970’s. Today, their son Ed. Jr., continues to farm this exceptional piece of land. Rich chose the Berry family’s “Cherry Tree Block”, which produces a Zinfandel with a distinct white pepper aroma. The Cononiah vineyard ranges from 740 to 1100 feet in elevation and produces about 5 tons to the acre. The name Cononiah (aka Conaniah), comes from the King James Version of the Bible, a word which means Jehovah has established.
White Oak Ranch Vineyard
This beautiful estate is nestled along the west side of Russian River and is the home of McNab Ridge’s Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Planted in the mid-1980’s, the vineyard spans 135 acres of the 255 acre property. Roommates in college, Rich and Brian White have known each other for over 40 years. In addition to the white grapes Brian grows, he also supplies McNab with Cabernet Sauvignon for our Mendocino label and port varieties (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesca and Tinta Barroca) for not only vintage port, but as red blenders for Fred’s Red.
