The House of Mondavi, (Paperback)

from Paulslibrary

Amazing story about the rise and fall of the Robert Mondavi wine empire. Family infighting, mismanagement, and greed all played a part in the demise of the business. It's sad that even in the face of loosing the winery completely to outsiders, members of the family still couldn't agree on a plan ...

from RoseCityReader

Starting with Ceasare Mondavi's first ventures in the valley after World War II, through the family's tumultuous history, to ultimate riches but personal dissatisfaction, House of Mondavi by Julia Flynn Siler is a mesmerizing tale. Like any family business saga, the story of who started the busin...

from Paulslibrary

Amazing story about the rise and fall of the Robert Mondavi wine empire. Family infighting, mismanagement, and greed all played a part in the demise of the business. It's sad that even in the face of loosing the winery completely to outsiders, members of the family still couldn't agree on a plan ...

from haymaai

Having recently returned from a trip to Napa, I was interested in learning more about the famous Mondavi family, which has been an icon in the wine industry for several decades. Julia Flynn Siler's portrayal of 'The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty' was a mesmerizin...

from Katie_H

This is a fascinating history of the most famous (and infamous) American wine dynasty, the Mondavis, and the rise and fall of their empire. The book spans 4 generations, and is divided into four parts: Foundation, Construction, Expansion, and the stunning finale, Demolition. The meticulously rese...