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Robert Mondavi

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docsconz

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Perhaps the most influential person in American wine making history, Robert Mondavi. died today at the age of 94.

John Sconzo, M.D. aka "docsconz"

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Gifted Gourmet

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Wine Spectator Online offers a lovely in-depth perspective on this important and well known oenophine/vintner as well ...

In a career that spanned eight decades, Mondavi often led by example, setting lofty goals for his winery and inspiring California winemakers to make wines that would compete with the best in the world. His name, influence and passion for wine and life spread well beyond Napa and California. Winemakers around the world credited Mondavi with encouraging them to set higher standards and make better wines.

Melissa Goodman aka "Gifted Gourmet"

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This is a loss. Not only did he essentially father the modern California winemaking industry, other aspects of his legacy - including and especially Copia - are formidable.

Today might be the day to dust off the bottle of Opus One I've had squirreled away.

Judy Jones aka "moosnsqrl"

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