Explore Robert Mondavi's $200 Million Revamped Winery: Is It Worth a Visit?
Robert Mondavi has been a big name in Napa Valley since before Napa Valley was a big name in wine. When the legendary founder opened his eponymous operation back in 1966, wine tourism was nonexistent in this part of the world. Nevertheless, the intrepid second-generation winemaker was willing to invest significantly in a Mission-style arch and tower at the edge of his vineyard, designed to pull curious motorists off neighboring Highway 29. The iconic structure today sits in the heart of a region that attracts nearly 4 million oenophiles each year. Robert Mondavi opened his eponymous winery in 1966, which became a local landmark. Courtesy Robert Mondavi Winery Now, after three years of extensive renovations that reportedly cost $200 million, the property reopens to the public revealing its most significant expansion to date—just in time for its 60th birthday. Here’s a first look inside the revamped digs and a first taste of an exclusive liquid bottled specifically for...
