Gary Vaynerchuk interviews Peter Mondavi – Part II

Gary Vaynerchuk interviews Peter Mondavi – Part II – Episode #670

May 5, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk continues his discussion with Peter Mondavi as they taste through 3 Charles Krug wines.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Charles Krug Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Charles Krug MerlotNapa Merlot
2005 Charles Krug Family Reserve Generations

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May 25, 2009

Stacey Cook
Thank GOD California has finally produced a Sauv Blanc that doesn’t taste wimpy – acid up!
May 22, 2009

Dan-o
GV – you are on to something – I wonder if you can have a series of episodes called the Legends of Wine. This was a very engaging 2 episodes and I enjoyed the interaction.
Well done!
QOTD – hate to say this Peter – don’t know, don’t care.
May 13, 2009

Dr.Scott
QOTD – F1 fan since the days of Senna/Prost, this year it has to be Button. I would love to see Rubens take the championship but I think the car suits Jenson a bit more. Odd since he has been so frustratingly inconsistent in his career, even with the few good cars he has had. I went to the first 5 of 7 GPs in Indy but heard about the Michelin fiasco and skipped the parade race. F1 for the past 10 years or so has struck me as being dominated by dynastic teams – Benetton, Williams, McLaren, Ferrari, Renault. The past couple of years have been a bit more level but Ross Brawn is a master at the dynastic crushing of competition. Losing Honda and taking a more dominant role with Brawn will allow him to continue in that vein. Vettel is definitely the odds-on favorite to dominate the next five years, and the Red Bull cars are Newey-designed. Long post, haven’t tried Krug for some time but will definitely go find the Sauv Blanc.
May 13, 2009

Carlitos
QOTD. If I have to put my money on somebody that would be Jenson Button and Brawn GP. Ferrari with Massa and Red Bull with Vettel are going to be tougher competitors as the year progresses but Button and Brawn GP have to big an advantage right now.

Ross “the Boss”!
May 12, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
This was a wonderful interview! I knew nothing about Krug or Mondavi before this, and now I need to go find as much of this as I can!

QOTD: All I know about Formula 1 is that it’s second to Rally on the list of interesting race types. With NASCAR at the bottom, of course.
May 11, 2009

RonD
QOTD: Jensen Button will win the F1 drivers championship this year with Brawn GP winning the constructors championship. Incidentally, I am an avid F1 fan and don’t follow many of the “stick and ball” sports, like Peter Mondavi. What’s up with Ferrari this year? Did all the brains go to Brawn?

I visited Charles Krug in 1993 on my first visit to Napa. We were treated very well when we were there and the prices have remained within reason unlike many other Napa-based producer. Hats off to Charles Krug!
May 11, 2009

Pete B
I’m catching up on some episodes from last week. Nice follow-up to the Part 1 interview. Peter Mondavi really seems like a great guy and I’m going to find the Sauvingnon Blanc to give it a try.

QOTD – I never watched formula 1, a little NASCAR but that’s about it.
May 11, 2009

innA
Good interview – never ever seen a Charles Krug wine in the UK though.
May 10, 2009

Dana
really enjoyed the 2 episodes with Peter Mondavi. the back story on Napa and the Charles Krug winery was most interesting.

QOTD: don’t follow racing.
May 8, 2009

YoungDave
Great to see a big name, mid-to-larger CA producer focusing on quality winemaking and staying true to varietals’ characteristics while upholding family tradition and heritage.

QOTD: Gotta be myself here- I don’t have any interest in formula one racing, no googling, and I have no idea who will win.
May 7, 2009

pawncop
What a wonderful followup to yesterday’s history, and an understanding of today’s process.

Have not been a fan of California Sauvignon Blanc’s but will be glad to try the Charles Krug 2007.

Thank you for the time and effort it took for this interview. I am proud of you.
May 7, 2009

Mauricio Fernandes (Brazil)
Nice show Gary! Great guest!!

It’s nice to see the Peter Mondavi Sr. side of the family, keeping on making good wines.

I had the opportunity to read “The House of Mondavi: The Rise and fall of an American wine Dynasty” by Julia Flynn Siler. Great book, tells in detail [although mostly of the late Robert Mondavi (A Genius!) branch] the incredible story of this amazing, hot-blooded, passionate and genius wine family that made a tremendous impact on the rebirth of the American wine industry in the past century, helping propel it onto the wine world stage for good.

QOTD: F1 2009. Brawn and Rubens Barrichello I hope! (Jenson Button is good second bet.)
May 7, 2009

Andy
Great guest G ……… I am a big fan of Charles Krug wine . Thanks for the info……….
QOTD——- Who cares …. Nascar rules in racing.
May 7, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: no idea.
Good episode though.
May 7, 2009

David Dadekian
Really excellent show. I enjoyed the first part and the second did not disappoint. Peter was an excellent guest. Someone who sounds very knowledgeable and loves what he does. I wish I could hear it a little better. Thank you.

QOTD: I don’t know anything about Formula One, sorry.
May 7, 2009

Steve
I live in So Cal and I found the Sauvignon Blanc at Vons/Pavilions for $15 bones. I’m looking forward to throwing it down my neck.
May 7, 2009

Abbe Faria
Again, another solid show with Peter. Kudos.
QOTD: Brawn GP will win the constructors championship, hands down.
May 7, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
Great guest! seems to really really be into wine. Not just selling his brand. He truly seems to enjoy the whole wine thing.
I’ve read the books on the Mondavi Family. This was cool, seeing someone from the Peter Mondavi side of the clan. Everything seems to be about the Robert Mondavi side of the family.
I can’t wait to revisit the Charles Krug wines (esp the SB)
May 7, 2009

Wes
I’m very interested in the sauvignon blanc…especially if it can be found for $13+/-. What happened to the rating of the last wine at $50?

QOTD: I love F1. I’ll go with Vettel just because I think he has talent. Constructors I could care less about, but I imagine that Braun-Mercedes will get it. I miss Schuey and Ferrari!
May 7, 2009

jwink
QOTD, I’m always a Ferrari fan, but I’d like to see the RBR cars do well this year. Although for sentimental purposes I want Rubens Barrichello to win a championship.
May 6, 2009

Eric Holm
Great 2 part series—informative That wine (Krug) got me started in this stuff in the early 70′ties and never looked back. What happened to the $10 90+(WS) point great wines? Yea, I know inflation,etc,etc,etc,—
Keep educating us it makes the brain younger and more agile.
May 6, 2009

*/^_^\*
excellent interview, there GV. Mr. Mondavi was a terrific guest.

QOTD: Danica Patrick?
May 6, 2009

sam
Fun second part!

I missed it yesterday, but I’m happy to watch it now. Nice to hear about the trials that led to the blending. Fruitful mistakes?

I shall seek out the Charles Krug products up herein Québec.

Thanks!
May 6, 2009

Claus
Peter Mondavi seems like a very smart, down-to-earth and articulate guy. Not a huge shocker, wine people tend to be very cool people.
Good show!
May 6, 2009

Slats
QOTD: BrawnGP obviously has the momentum but I /want/ to see RedBull and Vettle pull it off.