Paul Dolan Vineyards has been named Winery of the Year by the California Travel Industry Association (CalTIA). This prestigious award was presented at the 27th annual Conference on Tourism, June 23rd in Newport Beach.
Wine travel is a very important part of tourism in California, particularly in Northern California. These travelers tend to be trendsetters who are looking for that special memorable
experience. At Paul Dolan Vineyards we want to broaden that experience to include a perspective on 'sgreen,'s sustainable viticulture and business practices, says Tom Thornhill, partner.
Paul Dolan, Tom and Tim Thornhill produce Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars wines in Ukiah, California. Aspiring to be America'ss Greenest Winery, the partners dedicate their
business to responsible land stewardship, sustainable viticulture and green business practices that yield superior wines while protecting the environment and supporting local farmers.
They published The Green Winegrowing Handbook http://www.pauldolanwine.com/index.php/read-the-handbook-online
in 2008.
Paul Dolan Vineyards wines are made from organic and Biodynamic's174; grapes grown in certified vineyards, and Parducci Wine Cellars is America'ss first carbon neutral winery http://www.parducci.com.
The California Travel Industry Association (CalTIA) is the unified voice of California'ss travel industry. California'ss travel-related businesses come together as members in this
organization to ensure the future health of tourism through their collective strength; http://www.caltia.com.