 Robert
Mondavi
Turns 90!
By John W. Schultz
California wine icon Robert Mondavi turns 90,
Wednesday June 18th 2003.
“At Robert Mondavi we believe wine is the temperate,
civilized, sacred, romantic mealtime beverage as recommended in the
Bible. Wine has been praised for centuries by statesmen,
philosophers, poets and scholars. Wine in moderation is an integral
part of our culture, heritage and the good way of life.”
In his 30s and 40s he traveled worldwide promoting
California as an emerging winegrowing region.
In his 50s he founded the first new winery in Napa Valley
since the repeal of Prohibition, with a vision of making wines from
California that belonged among the world's finest.
In his 60s, 70s and 80s his tireless commitment to
excellence established Robert Mondavi Winery as an industry leader
with its award-winning wines, innovative partnerships with the
world's great winemakers, and first-of-its-kind educational program
dedicated to sharing the joy of wine, food and the arts.
During the decades Robert has created and assembled the finest
portfolio of brands and wineries. Robert Mondavi produces and
markets fine wines in several regions of California, and in Italy,
Chile and Australia. Fine wines from California include: Robert
Mondavi Winery, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, La Famiglia di
Robert Mondavi and Colmera, Woodbridge Winery, Byron Vineyards &
Winery and Io, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery as well as Opus One
produced in partnership with Baroness Philippine de Rothschild of
Château Mouton Rothschild of Bordeaux, France. Luce, Lucente and
Danzante are produced in Italy in partnership with the Marchesi de'
Frescobaldi of Tuscany. Sena, Arboleda and Caliterra are Chilean
offerings made in partnership with the Eduardo Chadwick family of
Vina Errázuriz in Chile. The company has a minority interest in
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, a famous estate in the Bolgheri appellation
of Tuscany, producer of Ornellaia and Masseto. The Robert Mondavi
Corporation finalized a 50/50 joint venture with Southcorp to
produce and market new Australian and California wines
worldwide.
From the highly acclaimed and limited production Opus One, to
Woodbridge which sells millions of cases each year, Robert Mondavi
has brought the entire spectrum of quality and value at every price
to the wine drinkers of the world.
 Now
he's turning 90 . . .
Who knows what the next decade will bring?
On June 18th, 2003 Robert Mondavi will celebrate his 90th
Birthday among family, friends and fellow-vintners at Robert Mondavi
Winery. Be a part of the celebration… send Robert a Birthday card.
Sign
the online Birthday card for Bob!
Robert Mondavi has given his life to the Wine Industry and
American culture. Please take a moment and wish him a Happy 90th
Birthday. Your wishes and comments will be posted on the Web for
"Bob" and all to see.
Cheers!
John Schultz
President WineSquire.com |
