CK or Robert Mondavi?

[joeyz6]

Is "CK Mondavi" the same as Robert Mondavi? The former was printed on the bottle of Zinfandel I had last night, which was mediocre, I thought. Is one shade of Zinfandel necessarily better than another? It seems to vary a lot.

Also: What do you all think of Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc? I had a glass the other day and thought it was pretty good.

[Thomas]

CK is from another branch of the family--a separate operation. It used to be a winery called Charles Krug (CK).

[Innkeeper]

Incidentally the CK Mondavi Cabernet and Chardonnay are easy drinkers, and in 1.5 liter bottles make fabulous and inexpensive party wines.

[winoweenie]

Hi Joey26. Ck Mondavi is still made at Krug. Peter Mondavi and Big Bob had a knock-down fist-fight on the direction that Krug would pursure back around 1964. Bob took his money, founded Big Bob Mondavi Napa and Tim and Michael (his sons) should do three Hail Marys' and say " Atta-Boy Dad " three times daily for his vision. Peter Jr. should on the other hand, mite have Pete Sr. checked for brain damage. The wines of Krug , with some primo vineyards, are finally coming up to their potential. Without Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley mite be today like Lake. WW