Winemaker Spotlight

A fine vintage: Peter Mondavi, Sr.

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March 22, 2012

Drink wine, climb stairs, live forever. Or at least be remarkably spry at age 97.

Check out this fun clip showing California wine pioneer Peter Mondavi Sr. taking his daily walk to the office. Read more »

Congratulations, Mr. Mondavi

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February 10, 2012
Congratulations, Mr. Mondavi

Think you’ve been at your job for a while? Take a gander at the career of Napa Valley vintner Peter Mondavi. He started out during Prohibition. Sure, he was the ripe old age of 12; he and brother Robert used to nail together boxes for their dad, Cesare Mondavi, who made a business out...
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Big House, Big Value

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June 16, 2011
Big House, Big Value

Due to my previous life as a crime reporter, I’ve probably spent more time with prison wardens than your average wine writer. At least as far as I know. So, it was a particular treat for me to meet with Georgetta Dane, the “warden,” i.e. winemaker, at Big House wines. The winery is so...
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