Our Team
Rich Parducci
Winemaker
Rich is a fourth-generation Mendocino County winemaker. His great grandfather Adolph Parducci founded Parducci Winery in 1932, which is still a linchpin winery in our region.
Rich entered the industry at age 12 under his grandfather’s watchful eye and has worked in almost every facet of the industry — from vineyard, laboratory, and cellar to bottling. A 1992 graduate of California State University Fresno in enology, Rich brings a technological approach to winemaking that complements the previous generation’s traditional style. An award-winning winemaker and wine judge, Rich is also a devoted husband and father of three with a black belt in Kempo karate.
Cellar & Production Team
Alejandro Sanchez
Cellar Foreman
Alejandro is the McNab cellar foreman. He has been responsible for cellar operations since 2000, bringing 20 years of industry experience to McNab Ridge where he heads up a staff of dedicated individuals who pride themselves on excellence.
Charles Morris
Cellar Master
Charles Morris, McNab cellar master, had over a decade of cellar work under his belt before joining us in 2002. Charlie, our in-house perfectionist, makes sure every label is correctly applied and every capsule is perfect before a McNab wine bottle ships.
Irene Manzo
Lab Technician
Irene Manzo is our lab technician, with over a decade of experience in a winery lab before joining McNab Ridge in 2019. Growing up as the daughter of a cellar master, she brings a lifetime of passion for winemaking to our production team.