I live in Napa with my wife, Lydia and our sons. My family and I founded Folio Fine Wine Partners in 2004, with the vision of producing and importing the most exciting wines from established and emerging wine regions. Wine two has just a little more elegance and a little more finesse.’ Rob and I will concede, ‘Wine two it is’ The whole objective was to make wonderful wines that are an expression of the soil but also enhance the lifestyle, Mondavi said. I went on to serve as Director of Marketing for Robert Mondavi Winery, spearheading the winery’s trade marketing initiatives. Soon I became Sales Director, responsible for developing and managing sales of the company’s imported wines from Australia, Chile and Italy in more than 20 states. I joined the Robert Mondavi Corporation in 2000, as a luxury brands Sales Manager. In 1996, I established the Napa Cigar Company, a manufacturer and importer of premium cigars from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and the Canary Islands. Canvas Cabernet Sauvignon tasting with Michael Mondavi Watch on Wine Specs Vintage 2018 Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation California Alcohol 13.5 In Stock 30. I educated myself about international business culture by moving to Panama for a year and when I returned to Napa Valley, I decided to try my hand at importing. Following I went to work in sales for Southern Wine & Spirits to learn more about the distributor side of the industry. I graduated in 1994, with a degree in English Literature, and spent time at our Vichon winery where I made my first wines. Much later I even started my own business hosting mountain bike tours through the Napa Valley wine country. I can remember being so small that it was a feat to turn the barrels so that we could wash them. The first job I held was under Tony Coltrin our current Director of winemaking, whereby I followed him through the cellars, and learned all that a 12 year old could. Prior to and during my summer breaks from the University of Santa Clara, I held a variety of positions in our family’s company to gain experience in all aspects of vineyard and winery management, hospitality and business operations. The portfolio also includes a core lineup of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Rosé, all crafted with grapes from established. This award-winning wine has earned 90 points from The Wine Advocate across multiple vintages. I grew up in Napa Valley, and my earliest memories are of playing among the vines and barrels at Robert Mondavi Winery. Spellbound first made its mark with one of the first varietals to be grown in California, Petite Sirah. The bottle was auctioned off, and the $6,000 proceeds were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.As the son of Michael and Isabel Mondavi, my enthusiasm for wine took root more than 30 years ago. It was a rare 27-liter bottle (equivalent to three cases of standard bottles) of a cabernet sauvignon-based blend. Siamo Insieme - which means, "we are together" in Italian - was created. Related: How Entrepreneur Robert Mondavi Changed Wine Forever Basta - It's time for wine.īut all that changed when Morton's Steakhouse asked the third-generation Mondavi families to produce a wine together. Marc has four daughters, and his eldest Angelina, is also a fourth-generation winemaker.īut young winemakers Rob and Angelina grew up not knowing each other thanks to their stubborn grandfathers. Peter continued to run Krug with his two boys, Marc and Peter, Jr.They are the fourth generation of Mondavi winemakers. Michael, his oldest son, (who started Folio Wines and was recently named Wine Enthusiast's Wine Person of the Year) has two kids, Rob and Dina. In 1966, Robert opened the eponymous Robert Mondavi Winery.
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