Robert Mondavi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Mondavi.

Robert Mondavi was a renowned American winemaker and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his significant contributions to the California wine industry. Born on June 18, 1913, in Virginia, Minnesota, Mondavi first gained winemaking experience working at his family's winery before pursuing formal education in oenology at the University of California, Berkeley.

In 1966, Mondavi founded the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, which played a pivotal role in putting American wines on the world map. He introduced modern winemaking techniques and championed the use of oak barrels for aging, revolutionizing the quality of California wines. Additionally, he focused on producing varietal wines, which emphasized different grape varieties rather than blending them together.

Mondavi's pioneering efforts led to the recognition and popularity of California wines, ultimately earning him the title of an industry icon. He was instrumental in organizing the Judgment of Paris, a famous blind wine tasting event in 1976, where Californian wines rivaled and surpassed renowned French wines, highlighting the region's winemaking potential.

Not only was Mondavi an immensely talented winemaker, but he also advocated for wine education and promoted California as a world-class wine region. He established partnerships with educational institutions and developed the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science to foster research and education in the field.

Robert Mondavi's passion, innovation, and relentless pursuit of quality set the stage for the success of California wines today. His legacy continues to inspire and influence winemakers worldwide. Mondavi passed away on May 16, 2008, leaving an indelible mark on the wine industry.

There are a lot of people with a lot of money, and I'm amaze

There are a lot of people with a lot of money, and I'm amazed they don't understand what a great pleasure it can be to give.

Robert Mondavi

Amazing

I always knew the importance of it, since I was three or fou

I always knew the importance of it, since I was three or four years old my mother used to feed me wine and water. I grew up with wine as liquid food.

Robert Mondavi

Food

If you go back to the Greeks and Romans, they talk about all

If you go back to the Greeks and Romans, they talk about all three - wine, food, and art - as a way of enhancing life.

Robert Mondavi

Food

Even more importantly, it's wine, food and the arts. Incorpo

Even more importantly, it's wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life.

Robert Mondavi

Food

I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In

I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you - mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Robert Mondavi

Good

I want to make wines that harmonize with food - wines that a

I want to make wines that harmonize with food - wines that almost hug your tongue with gentleness.

Robert Mondavi

Food

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Alice Paul

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