We're Crying in Our Cabernet

Robert MondaviLegendary winemaker Robert Mondavi went to the great cellar in the sky today at the age of 94.

Mondavi, who Wine Spectator calls "one of the most influential and admired winemakers in California history," founded the winery that bore his name in Napa Valley in 1966. He sold it in 2004. This isn't Boone's Farm, kids.

He died in his home in Yountville, CA.

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1. si es no bueno, but numero uno

Posted at 4:03PM on May 16th 2008 by semore

2. Had some mighty fine wine my condolences to the family.

Posted at 4:08PM on May 16th 2008 by J_Man

3. 94-what a long great life he lived!

Posted at 4:17PM on May 16th 2008 by Tracey

4. I HOPE YOU AREN'T REALLY TELLING US THIS BECAUSE HIS DEATH WILL SLOW DOWN WINE PRODUCTION. NO! NO! NO!

Posted at 4:33PM on May 16th 2008 by Krishna

5. Condolences to his family. He and his wife always did so much for the community.They were always coming up with
new ideas and goals, to make the winemaking business exciting! He will be missed!

Posted at 5:14PM on May 16th 2008 by Pink Dahlia

6. ARRIVEDERCI AND CIAO MY FRIEND. I RAISE MY GLASS TO YOUR MEMORY. R.I.P..

Posted at 5:28PM on May 16th 2008 by Mitzi

7. RIP........I love your wine, i drink too much of it as a matter of fact.God Bless.

Posted at 5:31PM on May 16th 2008 by coco

8. 94 years old? I'll drink more Robert Mondovi wine.

Posted at 5:55PM on May 16th 2008 by TBA

9. Awwwwwwwwwwwww, his wines are fabulous and affordable, for the most part. R.I.P., Dear Man!!!

Posted at 5:59PM on May 16th 2008 by What-eva!

10. We all would have loved to live his glorious life. De Vin has been Berry Berry good to him. On the other hand, how many people do you think died at a young age a result of his product? But I don't think even Jesus Christ would blame him. You know, the blood of Christ thing.

Posted at 6:10PM on May 16th 2008 by Tired of it all

11. Drinking Mondavi is like drinking hot piss.

Posted at 7:34PM on May 16th 2008 by Stevo

12. #12 - stevo: HOW ON EARTH WOULD YOU KNOW THAT??? unless you have tasted hot piss? Is that what you serve at your parties???

Posted at 7:57PM on May 16th 2008 by Mitzi

13. I HAVE TASTED MONDAVI WINES, THEY ADD IN A LOT OF PRESERVATIVES, NITRATES, GLYCOSE, AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE? SORRY HE DIED,
VIVA LOS VINOS EUROPEOAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:25PM on May 16th 2008 by Fanny Steinburg

14. Robert Mondavi was and will forever stand as a true pioneer and innovative force in the history of American winemaking.

To poster #12 I can only say this - you know nothing. Full stop. Your lack of respect for this man and his accomplishments speak volumes to your own lack of character - ergo - your own failed place in this world.

To poster #14 - You too, know something next to nothing - misplaced patriotism notwithstanding.

A toast and a tear to Robert Mondavi, his family and his lasting legacy. Thanks for a great ride.

Posted at 11:04PM on May 16th 2008 by Yountvillian

15. Mondavi said in an interview some years ago that his regular daily routine was this:

2 ounces of red wine mixed in with his morning coffee.

1/2 bottle of white wine with lunch.

A full bottle of red wine with dinner.

Makes me think I should drink even more wine....

Posted at 11:38PM on May 16th 2008 by ladi

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