We give our respect for the Mondavi legacy and for the impact he had in the wine world.

Robert Mondavi certainly had an influence world wide. While studying at Roseworthy Collegy of Winemaking in Australia, the Mondavi name popped up in our studies time after time. His legacy is helping educate winemakers and vignerons around the world. Well done Gary.

Nicely done, Gary.

From Eric Asimov’s blog (http://thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/23/krug-on-mondavi):

â??…I believe we can say that, in only few years, we have been able to make great quality wines. [â?¦] But they still lack subtlety, and this will take generations to achieve.â??â?? Robert Mondavi in 1983.

There is nothing necessarily *wrong* with a $17 Cab just over 2.5 years out of the vineyard. After all, one of the things Mondavi strove for was making wine accessible to all socioeconomic strata.

But, my philosophical bend prevails and (although it may not resonate with most) I wonder out loud: Does subtlety in wine come about when the there is restraint on the part of the wine lover? More precisely, is the wine loverâ??s restraint (and patience in letting a wine evolve and age) a prerequisite for a wine of subtlety?

Is subtlety a key ingredient in Napaâ??s Brand Eqity?

Nicely done, Gary.

From Eric Asimov’s blog (http://thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/23/krug-on-mondavi):

â??…I believe we can say that, in only few years, we have been able to make great quality wines. [â?¦] But they still lack subtlety, and this will take generations to achieve.â??â?? Robert Mondavi in 1983.

There is nothing necessarily *wrong* with a $17 Cab just over 2.5 years out of the vineyard. After all, one of the things Mondavi strove for was making wine accessible to all socioeconomic strata.

But, my philosophical bend prevails and (although it may not resonate with most) I wonder out loud: Does subtlety in wine come about when the there is restraint on the part of the wine lover? More precisely, is the wine loverâ??s restraint (and patience in letting a wine evolve and age) a prerequisite for a wine of subtlety?

Is subtlety a key ingredient in Napaâ??s Brand Eqity?

Nice show Gary. It is really amazing what he did. I like that this was a no bull episode to really show the respect he deserves. Cheers!

The first bottle of Mondavi Napa Cab was at Christmas with famoly. I instataniously became infatuated with the wine. It is the first label that I have started to collect. He will be missed greatly.

It is only fitting that Continuum hits the market this year.

Peace.

Cheers, Robert Mondavi! Great show, garyvee.

Cheers, Robert Mondavi! Great show, garyvee.

Nice tribute, thanks Gary.

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Very nice tribute GV..thanks!

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mondavi several times – once while eating lunch at his winery, another time while walking around the town of Napa and a third time randomly at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Despite my gushing, wine-geeky, privacy intruding “hello and thank yous” he was always gracious and kind, a true gentleman. At the winery he even asked if he could hold my 8 month old niece and treated her just like you’d imagine the patriarch of a great Italian family would. He was a special person.

Cheers to Mondavi!
Welcome back Gary!
Out of curiosity, what do you do with all the wine that is left over after the show?

Some people are lucky and find exactly what they were meant to do, he could have not done it any better.
Salute to RM

Some people are lucky and find exactly what they were meant to do, he could have not done it any better.
Salute to RM

Nice tribute Gary………….tan and all.

Nice touch, Gare.

Thanks Gary, great show.

The very first California winery I ever visted was Robert Mondavi’s back in 1985. I had only been into wine for a couple of years and it was for me at the time, like traveling to Mecca. My wife and I were successful in getting the tour guide to open a bottle of the ’82 Private Reserve Cabernet. Good wine, and good memories. Here’s to you Robert! I don’t know that I’ve done much to change the wine world, but he certainly had a little part in changing my life.

– Jim Bucholz

Cheers, Mr. Mondavi, to a life well lived.

Nice show, Gary. Robert Mondavi–a trailblazer in the wine industry. Thanks for showing your respectful way on today’s show. Glad your back and had a great vacation.

Saluto Roberto! Grazie!

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

any way to embed today’s show on myspace or the like? such a sweet tribute.

CHEERS!!

The Wine World and Mondavi: BFFand beyond

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

Regards,

Ryan