The Winery
Mendocino Wine Co. under the guidance of Partners Paul Dolan, Tim and Tom Thornhill, is dedicated to responsible land stewardship, sustainable viticulture, and green business practices that yield superior wines while protecting the environment and supporting local farmers. These goals are reflected in the winery’s E3 action plan: “...environmental responsibility, economic viability, and social equity.” Envisioning the wine industry as a model for all of agriculture, the partners lead by example. The brands produced by the winery include: Wines That Rock, Parducci Wine Cellars, and Paul Dolan Vineyards.
In the spring of 2007, Mendocino Wine Co. became the first winery in the United States to achieve carbon neutral status. In recognition of their leadership, the State of California twice (2007 & 2009) awarded Mendocino Wine Co. with the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), California’s highest environmental honor.
Aclaim
2009
- 2009 Governors Economic and Environmental Leadership Award, Economic and Environmental Leadership
- 2009 Climate Action Champion, California Climate Action Registry
2008
- 2008 Flex Your Power, Honorable Mention, Water Conservation
- The Green Award, Sunset Magazine
- George Zeni Winegrower Sustainability Award, Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission
- “America’s Greenest Winery?”, Forbes.com
2007
- 2007 Governors Economic and Environmental Leadership Award, Climate Change Category (1st year awarded)
- Commended by the California State Assembly (Resolution 1289) for professional leadership and green initiatives
2006
- 2006 Green Entrepreneur Award, SAFE-BICO
- 2006 Environmental Business Leader of the Year, PCL Foundation
- 2006 Agriculturalist of the Year (Tim Thornhill), Redwood Empire Fair
2005
- “Hottest Small Brand of 2005”, Wine Business Monthly
- “Winery to Watch -Top 5 Winemakers of the Year”, San Francisco Chronicle
