Robert Mondavi Tribute Show

Robert Mondavi Tribute Show – Episode #472

May 27, 2008

Robert Mondavi was a pioneer in the wine industry and most likely is the most important person in the history of the US Wine industry. I was away when he passed so I am using this 1st show back to pay tribute!

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“Great tribute to such a great person.

Robert Mondavi will always be…” by Thomas Moore
“Good wine is as sweet as love….” by Black Canyon Coffee Estate
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Robert Mondavi Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet

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May 27, 2008

jason
way to start the week. i don’t know what to say, but it is quite fitting to have a little mondavi episode.
May 27, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Glad to see you back in action GV.

Mr. Mondavi….you will be missed.

–RH
May 27, 2008

Daniel O
Well done Gary!

Let’s all raise a glass to Mr. Robert Mondavi. May he rest in peace.
May 27, 2008

Ozzy
Very classy way to send Robert off, Gary. I think it’s safe to say that he would have appreciated it…
May 27, 2008

vinophilosopher
Nicely done GV. I will need to go pick up a nice bottle of Mondavi to pay tribute as well.

cheers!
May 27, 2008

Blake W
Great episode, we’ll miss you Mr. Mondavi
May 27, 2008

Palmer
Nice episode. I always return to the Robert Mondavi Winery without fail on every trip to Napa. In addition to the consistent quality of the wines, they give without a doubt the most informational and interesting tours in the valley. Even from the afterlife, RM will continue to be a great ambassador of American wine.

Recently enjoyed the ‘98 reserve cab and have a bottle of the ‘01 reserve cab in the cellar that I’m anxious to pop!
May 27, 2008

Len
Nicely done Gary.
May 27, 2008

amgryger
Nice tribute!
May 27, 2008

MattyO
interestingly enough, Mondavi was the first wine that i became infatuated with. when i heard of his passing i was actually shocked, so big ups to the Mondavi family and all his friends out there in Napa Valley.

great show gary, mott…very fitting. hope you guys can change the wine world like mondavi.
May 27, 2008

Paul
Nice tribute, the sincerity is heartfelt. Great man and great wines, I might have to break out he ‘99 reserve cab. Enjoy.
May 27, 2008

Greg B
Great stuff. New watcher and very impressed with this tribute to a pioneer in the wine world that supports many of us.
May 27, 2008

Andy
Thank you Mr. Robert Mondavi for your hard work and dedication to the wine world…………. Cheers and Salut
May 27, 2008

Kev and Ams
Nice show Gary.
May 27, 2008

Joe
I had a milestone to celebrate Monday the 19th and I wanted to do it with an American wine. I had already chosen a 2004 Mondavi Reserve Cabernet when I heard about his passing. I enjoyed this excellent bottle with my family that night and then the next night went to my cellar and picked a bottle of 2005 Mondavi Napa Cabernet and shared it with my wine buddies. Very memorable moments shared with friends and family and Mr. Mondavi’s contribution. I read that the 2004 Reserve was the last vintage under Mondavi’s leadership. I scored the 2004 Reserve a solid 94 in honor of Robert Mondavi’s years dedicated to making American wines among the best in the world.
May 27, 2008

Dominus
This is one of those times that I could almost cry. You have your priorities straight and know how to celebrate a wine pioneer’s life. I am humbled.

I raise my glass of Fume Blanc to Sir Robert.

Sante!
Dom
May 27, 2008

gastrononymous
I will always remember the 2002 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve as one of the greatest wines I’ve ever tasted. You gave a nice tribute to a great man, GV. May he rest in peace.
May 27, 2008

JonE
An impressario to say the least. Many of us in the biz should all thank Mr. Mondavi for our livelihood. Cheers to great vintner and pioneer. And thanks for all that you’ve done for our business.
May 27, 2008

John Farrin
Have had the pleasure of meeting`both Robert and Peter Mondavi. Robert was a class act and Peter still is. I’m with you Gary, sign me up for some of those genes.
May 27, 2008

Dave Grega
Cheers Robert! Thanks for all you gave to the wine world!
May 27, 2008

Robin C
Nice show. We’re still drinking our Mondavi 2000, 2001, 2002 cabernets and loving them.
May 27, 2008

ChrisH
Well done. I, too, will sign right now for 94! It is always wonderful to hear about someone like Mr. Mondavi who lived a full life full of positive contributions.
May 27, 2008

Anna
To all:
After watching this great tribute, check out “Harvests of Joy” by Robert Mondavi (if you haven’t already done so). It is the Mondavi story – told by Mr. Mondavi himself. An excellent read.
May 27, 2008

Dean D.
I figured I’d come back to this format, instead of just getting the podcast on my iPod, so I could make comments again. Great tribute show Gary. Tastefully and respectfully done.
May 27, 2008

TNM
Had the 04 Opus out of respect the day after his death. Wasn’t that impressed with that vintage the 03 was much better. Nice tribute