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 28, 2008

M K CT
Robert Mondavi made wine.
I didn’t know him but I’ve visited all the wineries on the Connecticut wine trail and did meet most of the wine makers here. They were all unique individuals. Each one of a kind.
Looking foreword to new film BOTTLESHOCK.
SIDEWAYS was an oldy but goody and can be seen free with short commercial at the beginning at hulu dot com
May 28, 2008

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May 28, 2008

leif erik sundstrom
crazy irony is that the night before Mr. Mondavi passed i had a walla walla vs. napa cabernet blind tasting with some friends. no one discussed what they were bringing, half were assigned napa and half walla walla. when unveiled all but one of the napas were the bottle you tasted for todays tribute show. never seen such a thing at one of these tastings before, and the people who attended aren’t the type to usually reach for this wine. the following morning, first piece of news i read was that he had passed. i was at that moment convinced of the power of his presence…in ways much beyond ‘building a brand’ or anything so obvious as that.
May 28, 2008

john
Gary you nailed it ! So glad that you paid your respects and shared them with all of us following your passion for wine. I wish you a awesome trip to the west coast and I will be promoting all your efforts. Have a great time in S.F. Enjoy the vibe of the city we love !!!!
May 28, 2008

Oregon Jim
Great Legend of the Wine World. His stature will do nothing but grow as the world grows to love the product he elevated to new heights. Godspeed RM. Blessings to his family and friends who are grieving.
May 28, 2008

rimarfish
Thanks Robert!
May 28, 2008

Withnail
Nice ep. I met him once, shook his hand and talked for a minute. GOOD guy!
May 28, 2008

GR8wine
GV,
Thanks for the tribute. My sentiments exactly.
Here’s to Robert Mondavi! A true icon of the Global wine industry.
May 28, 2008

Bundydb
Great one GV! Very classy and a great tribute.
May 28, 2008

Mason
It was a dream come true for me to visit Napa Valley last year with my wife, and we chose to visit the Robert Mondavi Winery. Needless to say, we were not disappointed. We had a wonderful tour, learned a great deal about Mr. Mondavi, and tasted some great wines. One of those wines was a 1998 Cab Sauv Reserve, and it was spectacular. Thanks for the tribute, Gary. His wines are great, but his impact on the wine world was and still is legendary.
May 28, 2008

Paul LaGrange
Great tribute – very classy. Well done.
May 27, 2008

Roberto
Classy Gary, very classy. great subdued show, as it should be.
That movie sounds like a must see!!
May 27, 2008

Fred
What can I say. 7 years ago, I entered this wine world for the first time after my encounter with my first Robert Mondavi wine. And now, he is gone. I feel sad. I have reserved a 2003 Mondavi Cab in my cellar, and I have been planning to enjoy it someday to recall the memory of my first step in this wine world with the help and lead by Mr. Robert Mondavi. I think, it is time. Not the best time, but the…

Gary, Thank you for the show and letting me know the bad news. I am busy with an exhibition in Nation Art Museum of China. All the best, to you and all the people I admire.
May 27, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
Glad you are back! Thanks for taping some shows for us to watch while you were gone! Where would Cali wines be if it were not for Robert Mondavi?!
May 27, 2008

Mario Salas
God bless you Bob…thanks for all that you did to put California on the wine map. If it wasn’t for you and your vision, many of us here in the Golden State and every wine producing state would not be in the industry.
May 27, 2008

Aaron S.
Yaaaaaay! You’re back! Glad to hear you had a good time.

Great show — I completely agree with you. If I would be so lucky to live to 94 years old and have as much as a small fraction of an impact on any world, let alone the wine world, as did Robert Mondavi, I would consider myself to have had an extremely awesome life! Yet, still, I am sad he’s gone.

SF TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (grrr I won’t be there…. Sacramento!)
May 27, 2008

caleb
nice trib GV, No Doubt about this mans legacy!
May 27, 2008

jim
Great tribute. I drink mondovi wine all the time. I like the california cab sauv. Great everyday drinking and doesn’t bust the bank. I also have enjoyed his Napa Valley cabs. He will be missed.
May 27, 2008

Amanda
Many thanks to Gary V for doing a tribute show, and thanks to Robert Mondavi for his generous contributions to my school, UC Davis! You have done great things for the industry, and aspiring winemakers.
May 27, 2008

YoungDave
Great tribute, and welcome back. Looking forward to some new eps. this week!
May 27, 2008

Ryan W
It must be a wonderful feeling to live a long and fruitful life. I only hope that mine is as rich.

Regards,

Ryan
May 27, 2008

J Crazy
CHEERS!!

The Wine World and Mondavi: BFFand beyond
May 27, 2008

glenn
any way to embed today’s show on myspace or the like? such a sweet tribute.
May 27, 2008

Lenny
Thanks for saying what I’m sure many of us feel, Robert was an icon.
May 27, 2008

joegz
Saluto Roberto! Grazie!