We don't speak much of wine from the 'other' coast here on LENNDEVOURS, but today we have to look to California, saddened by the news that Robert Mondavi has died at the age of 94.
Whether you like the wines he was responsible for or his methods of promoting them doesn't matter. Without him, the American wine industry wouldn't be what it is today... and I mean that in a good way. He was a great popularizer of wine and a champion for California and the United States.
Those in the wine industry who try to appeal to the masses but still make high-end wines too can and probably should look to Mr. Mondavi for inspiration and as a model.
Cheers, Mr. Mondavi. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
A well noted note of respect for him and what he has done for the industry.
Posted by: John | May 16, 2008 at 06:58 PM
When we visited Napa/Sonoma a few years back, one of the best winery tours we had was at Mondavi. And they do make some very, very good wines.
Posted by: RayinVA | May 18, 2008 at 04:13 PM