Robert Mondavi, a colossus of the Californian – and world – wine industry, has died aged 94.
Mondavi, the 'Father of Napa' and Decanter Man of the Year 1989, dominated California winemaking for decades. He was credited with – almost singlehandedly – making Napa the force it is in the global wine world.
He died at 3am today, 16 May, in hospital in Napa.
Source: Decanter.com
Mondavi, the 'Father of Napa' and Decanter Man of the Year 1989, dominated California winemaking for decades. He was credited with – almost singlehandedly – making Napa the force it is in the global wine world.
He died at 3am today, 16 May, in hospital in Napa.
Source: Decanter.com
