Harvests of Joy

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In 1965, in a family feud that became notorious in the wine world, Robert Mondavi—.?en fifty-two years old—was thrown out of his family s winery. But Robert Mondavi was far from defeated, and what has happened since then is one of the great success stories of American business. At the time, California produced few wines of quality; twelve years later, wines from the Napa Valley outclassed the best French Bordeaux and Burgundies. It was the most important moment in American wine making since the first vines were planted in California, and Robert Mondavi was its godfather.
With the same drive and enthusiasm, he made the Robert Mondavi Winery one of the most respected in the world, worked with great chefs to change American eating habits, and made the Napa Valley a destination for visitors from ali over the world. The son of Italian immigrants who emigrated to Minnesota, Robert Mondavi was formed by the lessons he learned from his family, coupled with a unique drive for... Tovább

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In 1965, in a family feud that became notorious in the wine world, Robert Mondavi—.?en fifty-two years old—was thrown out of his family s winery. But Robert Mondavi was far from defeated, and what has happened since then is one of the great success stories of American business. At the time, California produced few wines of quality; twelve years later, wines from the Napa Valley outclassed the best French Bordeaux and Burgundies. It was the most important moment in American wine making since the first vines were planted in California, and Robert Mondavi was its godfather.
With the same drive and enthusiasm, he made the Robert Mondavi Winery one of the most respected in the world, worked with great chefs to change American eating habits, and made the Napa Valley a destination for visitors from ali over the world. The son of Italian immigrants who emigrated to Minnesota, Robert Mondavi was formed by the lessons he learned from his family, coupled with a unique drive for excellence—and the thorough enjoyment of its results.
The key to Robert Mondavis success lies not only in his own dedication: equally important is his ability to inspire people to strive for excellence. He has shown that quality works and has led others to the same goal; in Harvests of Joy, he talks openly about his uniquely personal approach to being the best. Robert Mondavi is one of a kind—a kind exceptionally worth knowing. Vissza