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Winemaking

At Adler Fels, our winemaking approach begins with sourcing excellent grapes and wine lots. Our next priority is maintaining their integrity throughout the winemaking process. Using simple, well-planned grape handling and fermentation techniques, our goal is to maximize extraction and produce well-balanced, intensely flavored wines.

Harry Parducci, Jr.
Director of Winemaking & Production
 

Harry Parducci, Jr. oversees all grape harvest, winemaking, blending and bottling operations at Adler Fels Winery. A wine industry veteran, Harry joined Adler Fels in 2002. His winemaking and viticulture experience spans over 30 years at prominent Sonoma wineries, including Valley of the Moon, Kenwood and Chateau Diana.

Harry is a third generation member of one of Sonoma Valley’s pioneering winemaking families. His grandfather established Valley of the Moon winery in 1939, and most of Harry’s formal training came while working alongside Ernie Lane, Valley of the Moon oenologist for over 20 years. During his tenure at Valley of the Moon, Harry initiated and developed the first varietal table wine program at the winery; developed quality control procedures in grape selections, wine storage and bottling; and initiated use of small oak cooperage and small varietal lots. Harry’s family remains one of the leading Sonoma Valley grape growers, producing top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

Harry lives in Sonoma with his wife Margaret.
   

Aaron Bader
Assistant Winemaker
 

Aaron Bader joined Adler Fels in 2006 as Assistant Winemaker. He plays a pivotal role in helping to manage all aspects of winemaking and production and is responsible for expanding the ultra-premium wines in the portfolio.

Aaron’s experience in the wine industry stretches back to his childhood. His family owns and operates Phoenix Vineyards & Winery in the Oak Knoll AVA in Napa Valley. After graduating from UC Davis, Aaron spent ten years as chief winemaker at Phoenix Vineyards & Winery. In 2002, Aaron took the position of Associate Winemaker at the Monterey Wine Company in King City where he gained experience in cutting-edge techniques and technologies in custom crush operations. Aaron then worked for Kendall-Jackson at Cardinale Winery as Enologist where his focus remained on custom client services. Prior to joining Adler Fels, Aaron served as Assistant Winemaker at Darioush Winery in Napa. At Darioush, Aaron assisted with the blending of 2003 red and 2004 white wines and was involved in special projects including the 2004 Napa Valley Auction blend Cabernet Sauvignon and the first ever Sauvignon Blanc from the winery. Aaron brings considerable winemaking experience in luxury brands and custom wine brand programs.

Aaron and his family live in Cloverdale.


 
 
Adler Fels Winery produces award-winning national and private label wine brands from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and other premier California appellations.