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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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16. 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

17. 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

18. who cares if this old fart died? this is celebrity news? I don't think so

Posted at 1:44AM on May 17th 2008 by Just call me trailer trash....

19. HIS WINE WASN'T "ALL THAT" . HE WAS A MEAN A-HOLE THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM IN NAPPA

Posted at 3:17AM on May 17th 2008 by Krishna

20. isn't the nut house in Napa? is that where he lived?

Posted at 12:41PM on May 17th 2008 by Shoot me with a shotgun in the face please Dick!

21. Did he have a personal realtionship with Jesus? If not, he's probably in HELL now.





Posted at 4:10PM on May 18th 2008 by You Poor Fool

22. Dear TMZ,
Robert Mondavi passed away over 2 weeks ago, according to the LAT obit.

Posted at 10:09AM on Jun 12th 2008 by Miss La Poof

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