Looking forward to Part II!

Some really interesting stuff. Hats off to Tim for taking his daughter onto the show….has she always been ubale to speak, or was it as a result of an accident.

Because the maker says their product is about quality means they must be trying to pull the wool over our eyes? Very cynical mgm. But the proof is in the pudding. Tomorrow, we’ll see if he walks the walk like he talks the talk at least for Gary’s palate.

I could watch these type of shows all the time. This is the type of information that truly gives perspective to how Napa became Napa. Hope his wines blow you away or as my 9 year old daughter would say…awkweird. QOTD :Can Tim let his daughter get a word in edgewise…not much of a gentleman.

Well, I’ve got a great bridge to sell ya if that’s the case.

c’mon lurker. I’m sure you don’t tune in to see an extended wine infomercial. All I’m saying is that I’d rather see knowledgeable people talking about wine and related experiences and tasting wine and critiquing it.

Rule #1 in advertising is don’t star in your own commercial. How classy are car salesmen tellin you to “come on down” during the local evening spots on TV? The self testimonial is second rate form of advertising, and not something that is commonly done with high end products. If some guy with a ridiculous aging-hippie quaff want’s to sell me wine for $135 a bottle, I think I’ll seek out some other people’s opinions first.

Lots of nerds smirk and lurk

HA! Great edit point. These seem like some good peeps, from an iconic background, and I look forward to Part 2 (and possibly part 3 at this rate).

Ok Dave, chill! Just a bit of fun, no harm meant to the guy. I personally loved this monologue, great info delivered with passion and sincerity. I’m pretty sure this comments page is meant for a bit of light hearted fun. Take the comments the way they are intended, be true to your name and be Cool……Dave!
Peace

That doesn’t SUCK, well maybe just a little! 😛

Great episode, Gary. Can’t wait for part 2. And unlike everyone else, I don’t think Tim was being rude … I think he’s just really passionate and knowledgeable and he’s one of those guys (like Gary) that has so much in his head bursting to get out that he just can’t help himself. Carrisa seems like a lovely woman and all, but I’m glad to hear Tim’s thoughts as I always thought he was very intelligent, creative guy somewhat overshadowed by his dad and brother. I like getting his thoughts on the state of California wine and his own project, especially his thoughts on the business challenge launching a “cult” wine during an economic downturn. Hope the next few shows are just as strong !

Great episode, Gary. Can’t wait for part 2.

Great to hear Tim Mondavi and his daughter (hope she talks a bit more in part II).
Great episode…but not convinced to buy a $150 wine doh, way over my budget 🙂

WOW Matt, Is this sales angst or salesman envy? Which is it? How else is a producer/winemaker supposed to promote his or her product. You can’t just go on the word of mouth and taste alone. You have to self promote. How do you think Gary and Tim got to be where they are today. Yes they had fathers that paved the way, but you can’t sit and do nothing. It is all about the hustle. Gary is providing the platform and Tim has taken Gary up on promoting his product in the medium given.

It’s all about the price tag isn’t it? $150 is steep in this economy and we all know your stance on your QPR and that’s fine. I also prefer the $10 to $40 range (finding that gem for the lowest cost) as my go too price points, as I’m sure most people in America. Just don’t bash the man for being passionate about what he does.

Thanks for being passionate about what you do also Matt. I enjoy reading your prose each and every episode. 😉

True.

Sent from the depths of your psychotic delusion.

Sorry NW….Grumpy day yesterday.

I still see a distinct difference between the hustle and hard work to spread your product and being irrationally optimistic and superficially proud of it. I’m not really bashing anyone, I just don’t enjoy the “buy my wine” episodes as much. I do like hearing these guys stories to understand where they’re coming from. And, sometimes they turn out to be cool interesting people. More often than not though, when they show up with a load of their own product, it just doesn’t end up that way. I think this episode would be way better if the Mondavis showed up without wine, helped Gary taste some off his shelves, got tipsy and told Napa stories.

…is he still talking?

hey CM, how about part 2 … 🙂

YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

Drinkin some Torbreck The Struie 2006 tonight. . . .

NUMERO DUE! PER FAVORE! 😉

…not to mention the drinking….ooooohhhhh the drinking!

….not to mention the drinking….oohh the drinking!

Thank You Tim, and Carissa! Hearing such a great, historied name speak family and personal legacy is very engaging. Looking forward to part 2!
Oakville Cab, and the rarely seen SLD Cab were my favorites of the winery for many years. Continuum’s a long way from the Fume Blanc and Robert Mondavi Winery White Zin (!), which was a huge pour at my job, in the mid ’80s.

And I’m glad she mentioned Sena, and Luce/Lucente. Late in the game, it got to be such a broad , practically unwieldy portfolio, and some very nice wines were falling through the cracks. (I was watching, though – was way into several of the La Famiglia wines, the Byrons, etc.) Even Vichon, & Bocce, Caliterra lines offered varying styles of value, and I’d seek those I felt strongest about , in order to support the good work.

SOUL comes only without commercial interest ? ? ?

that was in reply to melba comment. stupid disqus! diqus. you disqust me, sometimes.