Michael Mondavi Family Estate

Michael Mondavi Family Estate

Michael Mondavi is known as the “quiet icon” among his friends and colleagues and is widely credited with helping to establish and build the Napa Valley wine industry as we know it.

Raised at the Charles Krug winery in St Helena, Michael’s career began in 1966 when he and his father Robert co-founded the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, Napa Valley. He served in many positions at the winery, including winemaker for the first eight harvests, including the celebrated 1974. From 1969 to 1978, Michael served as Vice President of Sales. He was named Managing Director and CEO in 1990 and, following the company’s public offering in 1994, was appointed President and CEO. He later served as Chairman from 2001 to 2004.

In 1999, Michael, along with his wife Isabel and their two children, Rob, Jr. and Dina, purchased the Animo vineyard on Atlas Peak. This marked the first chapter of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate, creating a sustainable legacy to be passed down to the next generation.

In keeping with Mondavi family traditions, farming of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate vineyards adhere to sustainable and organic standards. The family believes that the best grapes come from the best vineyards and endeavors to maintain the health of the Napa Valley ecosystem for future generations. All vineyards are farmed sustainably and our estate vineyards are certified Napa Green.