It is hard to imagine anyone having more of a lasting impact on California's $20 billion-a-year wine industry than Robert Mondavi 
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It is hard to imagine anyone having more of a lasting impact on California's $20 billion-a-year wine industry than Robert Mondavi
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He had the single greatest influence in this country with respect to high quality wine and its place at the table
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in WJXX
an exceptional man....a true pioneer...a legendary pathfinder.....and I feel so priviledged to have known him...a sad day...but also one to pay homage to his enormous contributions.
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He was a major driving force and an incredible promoter for California wine and the Napa Valley.
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