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MONDAVI, Robert  (1913-2008). The Father of California Winery’s. Pioneer vintner who put California wine country on the map. During 1966 he opened the winery that would turn Napa Valley into a world center of the industry.  Mondavi engaged in the first French/American wine venture when he formed a partnership with Baron Philippe de Rothschild.  In 1982 Mondavi and Baron Philippe began label design. For the joint venture the partners agree to choose a name of Latin origin, allowing for easy recognition in both languages.  Baron Philippe announces his choice, “OPUS.”  Two days later he proposes an additional word: “OPUS ONE.” A single case of the joint venture wine sold for $24,000 at the first Napa Valley Wine Auction- the highest price ever paid for a California wine.  In 1985-87 sales averaged around 11,000 cases a year. Opus One becomes known as America’s first ultra-premium wine.

His book: Robert Mondavi Harvest of Joy, My Passion for Excellence, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1998, First Edition, First Printing, 364 pages, illustrated.  On the half tiltle page is a fine presentation inscription in Mondavi’s hand.  “To Bill and Julie- wishing you many ‘Harvests of Joy’ Robert Mondavi 4-5-01.” In very fine condition with dust jacket
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Stephen Koschal ~ Quality Autographs & Signed Books
Serving Collectors, Libraries, Institutions, Autograph Galleries and Dealers with
Autographs and Signed Books in all Fields of Collecting Since 1967.

7155 Sand Crest View, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 USA ~ Phone (561) 315-3622 ~ skoschal@aol.com