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

LIttle Jonny H
Beautiful… Gary, you brought me to tears with your solace for a man who pioneered the wine industry in the U.S. I’m shocked at how much I enjoyed this episode, and I’m sure the Mondavi Family is appreciative of your respect for one of their own.

CHEERS! To the life of a daring, giving, and respectable trailbreaker!
May 28, 2008

dAve
another post, system froze. I love RM’s Cab – private selection. What a great inexpensive wine!!
May 28, 2008

dAve
Robert Mondavi – yes, his name is amazing brand in US wine industry.
May 28, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
Nice of you to do a tribute show to him. Few names have the power of his in Cali wine.
May 28, 2008

Winelynn
GV,
That was a touching tribute to Robert Mondavi. Thanks for sharing with us.
May 28, 2008

pawncop
A very nice tribute to a pioneer. I had the same 2005 Robert Mondavi Cab and hosted my tribute to him as well. One can only hope to be remembered as well as all have done for this good man.
May 28, 2008

Ben F
You are a Class act my friend!!
May 28, 2008

Capt M
Nice tan, dude! But very nice tribute to this giant man. My tribute, respect, admiration and gratitude to Mr. Mondavi. Peace to his soul.
May 28, 2008

Ben
I watched the show yesterday and then today went to Cheesecake Factory and they had the Mondavi Cab on their wine list, so I had to try it. I’ve had very few Cabs, but this was my favorite one yet. I appreciate the history you gave about Mondavi, I love knowing the stories behind things.
May 28, 2008

Paul C
Cmon Gary, Mondavi produced awful commercial wines. Terroir meant nothing.
Although, I suppose you have to wean people off coca cola somehow.

Paul C.
May 28, 2008

Alex
Great show !!! I been to Napa and visit the vineyard great place… We just had a wine tasting 2001 Opus One and 2001 Robert Mondavi CabSauv Reserve and surprising we liked the RM better…Cheers!
May 28, 2008

Scott Berns
I’ve only been checking out your gig for the last 2 months or so but this is the best show I’ve seen you do yet.

Good on ya’

SB

P.S. Did you snorkel or dive the T & C?
May 28, 2008

Luis Felipe
Very touching show, Gary. I am sure the Mondavi family appreciates what you have given to them and the wine world just as much as you do for Robert.
May 28, 2008

Nelson Lemmond
I always judged people by how they judged Robert Mondavi. I have heard so many wonderful stories of how Robert helped people on so many different levels. The personel experience I had both with him and his sons couldn not have been better.

Yours was a great tribute.

Thanks,

Nelson
May 28, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Thanks for the tribute GV. The world is a bit poorer without Robert Mondavi in it even if he was 94. Constellation hasn’t done wonders for any brand they have taken over.
May 28, 2008

LuvsChandon
Thanks for the touching tribute to a leading pioneer in the wine world.
May 28, 2008

stephen
A wine icon that will live forever. An inspiration to show us what can be done with the right attitude and determination.
A really good tribute to a great man
Thank You
May 28, 2008

TLV
Beautiful job, Gary. My Dad and I had a 97 Mondavi Napa ResCab in his honor, the day after he passed. A great man, indeed.
May 28, 2008

Dave
Gary – Great Tribute to a modern legend. Tastefully done.

Thank you, Mr. Mondavi.
May 28, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
Very nice Gary……..!!!!

One day you’ll be thought of as a legend and icon I’m sure just like Robert Mondovi you’ll make an impact in millions of peoples lives.

You have in mine.

You’re a good man Charlie Brown!!!!!!

Keep up the good work my man.

Love & Respect,

Glen
May 28, 2008

Kristen
Nice tribute show GV. I’m sure the Mondavis appreciate it.
May 28, 2008

akellner
Mondavi was a pioneer indeed. I am a big fan of his 2001 reserve cab. I believe — correct me if I am wrong — that his family was in turmoil over the years, which is a shame if true, however, I hope that he was able to make peace in his later years.
May 28, 2008

Grape + Bean Guy
RM Pinot Noir was the first red wine I bought with any regularity and was the begining of my appreciation for red wines. Bon Voyage RM.
May 28, 2008

Wednesday
Well said.
May 28, 2008

Pete G
Couldn’t agree w/ u more. RM was a legend in the field. Ever try the Continuum – the winery RM and son started after they sold Mondavi?