Wine 101: Mondavi Part V

In last week’s “Wine 101” episode, host Keith Beavers explained how Robert Mondavi endured family conflict and the drama brewing across the Napa Valley. Around the same time, Mondavi had a chance encounter with a French baron. Today on the “Wine 101” podcast, Keith recounts the story of the Robert Mondavi Winery at its peak. The French baron comes to Mondavi with a proposal, but how does it change Mondavi’s career? And how does it change the landscape of the Napa Valley as a whole? Tune in next week for Part VI. The article Wine 101: Mondavi Part V appeared first on VinePair.