Robert Mondavi

[wondersofwine]

Steve Edmunds reported on another forum that Robert Mondavi died this morning at the age of 94. I will look for a Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon to open this weekend in his memory.

[Drew]

Just read the report and what a life! 94 years old and countless years of making very fine wines.

Drew

[winoweenie]

Another dear and old friend gone. I'm beginning to feel like the last of the mohicans. WW

[Bucko]

Saw that as well. Carole and I were fortunate to have dinner with Robert and Margrit in Honolulu in 1995. They were very sweet people. He was a true ambassador for the CA wine industry.

[Kcwhippet]

Heard this at work yesterday from a number of customers. The old guard is slipping away. Sad to see it happen.

[wineguruchgo]

I had the opportunity to meet him a few times. What a sweet man.

The State of California owes a great deal to that man, his beliefs and his vision.

Little trivia? He had a house on a hilltop overlooking the Napa Valley. The house was 10,000 s/f and had 1 bedroom. Why? He didn't like people in his house. So, he had a bunch of guest cottages built on the property as well that were fully equipt and the cupboards were stocked!

God Speed, Robert. God Speed.