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Home > Industry News and Resources > News Item  - Published May 2001
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By John W. Schultz

Robert Mondavi has turned over company operations to his sons (Michael and Tim Mondavi), and will take on the role of ambassador-at-large. The 88-year-old founder of the Robert Mondavi Company has contributed over 50 years of hard work to help make the California wine business what is today. Many consider him an icon, for being a dominant force in the success of California's wine business, bringing many positive changes in the quality and reputation to the region.

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"For Sale by Owner." Australian wine producer BRL Hardy is making a final bid for Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, with estimates of $1.3 to $2.0 billion American dollars for the brands. WOW! Rivals such as global drinks group Diageo and Brown-Forman are reported to also be in the running to purchase the brands. This is a continuation of recent industry consolidation such as Foster's Brewing Groups purchase for $1.3 billion purchase of Beringer wines and Southcorp's (Lindemans) recent purchase of Rosemount Estates.

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Western Washington Beverage has created an Off-Premise "Fine Wine Division". With the move away from jug and value brands a distinction was needed clarify WWB's position within the Seattle wine business.


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