The Mondavi Winemaking Family
The Mondavi Winemaking Family The well-known Italian Mondavi family is not new to winemaking — from Cesar Mondavi to the late Robert and Peter Mondavi, Tim Mondavi is another name to reckon with in […]
The Month of May
May 1999-2000: Robert Mondavi started the Great Chefs of France program, bringing world-famous French chefs to his vineyard for cooking classes and demonstrations. Robert Mondavi and his old friend Julia Child played a crucial […]
A Brief History of Opus One Winery
A Brief History of Opus One Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-88) was a world-class business tycoon who made a fortune in artwork labels and Bordeaux wine. He is known for his pioneering work […]
Phylloxera in Napa Valley in the 1990s
Phylloxera in Napa Valley in the 1990s Phylloxera is a tiny bug endemic in the eastern part of the United States. Nevertheless, native American vines are actually resistant to this disease. During the 1880s, […]
Exploring the History of Immigrant Winemakers
Exploring the History of Immigrant Winemakers You may be surprised to know who makes your wine. America has a history of wine dating back to the arrival of the first European immigrates. California became […]
How Robert Mondavi Changed American Wine
How Robert Mondavi Changed American Wine Europe has a long history of wine-making and marketing. Therefore, when most people think of fine-quality wines in any part of the world, the wineries of Europe pop […]
The History of Oak Barrels
The History of Oak Barrels Have you ever thought about why wine is stored in barrels? The image of an oak barrel has become synonymous with wine. Witnessing a barrel image evokes nostalgic feelings […]
June 18
June 18, 1913: On this day, Robert Mondavi was born. After leaving his role in his family’s business at Charles Krug Winery, he founded his own winery in Napa Valley. The wines he produced […]
May 16
May 16, 1643: Louis XIV ascended to power on this day. Louis XIV, born on September 5, 1638, became the King of France at age 4, ruling for 72 years. During his time, Louis […]
September 15
September 15, 1938: André Tchelistcheff moved to Napa Valley after accepting a job offered to him by Georges de Latour to become the resident chemist at Beaulieu Vineyard. Tchelistcheff stayed with Beaulieu Vineyard through […]