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We're Crying in Our Cabernet

Posted May 16th 2008 3:52PM by TMZ Staff

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. He was a great innovator. His techniques on producing, especially white wine were state of the art, and because of
him California wines are as good as any in the world. He was a rock star in wine making. Rest in peace Paisano.

Posted at 8:27AM on May 27th 2008 by jrlvswine

12. he was truly gentleman and a class act and will be missed by all who knew him.

Posted at 12:22PM on May 17th 2008 by napa native

13. Drinking Mondavi is like drinking hot piss.

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

14. 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

15. #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

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