Introduction to Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

Presentation Overview  History History  The Lodi Region The Lodi Region  Winemaker Todd Ziemann Winemaker Todd Ziemann  Wines Wines  Varietals and Packaging Varietals and Packaging  Summary Summary  Additional Resources Additional Resources

History  In 1979, Robert Mondavi returned to his childhood home of Lodi and established the Woodbridge Winery  His goal: create fruit-driven, easy- drinking, affordable wines that could be the centerpiece of family meals  Additional Information Regional Oral History Office (UC Berkeley) interview with Robert Mondavi (see pgs.59-63)interview Robert Mondavi Tribute video (8:33 min)video

Lodi Region  Lodi has been a grape-growing region since the 1850s  It comprises >18% of California’s wine grape production  Lodi enjoys a similar climate to the Mediterranean with warm days and cool nights due to the maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean  Additional Information Lodi Winegrape Commission videovideo Technical Information on Lodi’s 7 AVAs; Mokelumne River AVA starts on page 47747Information *Click the AVAs to learn more, then advance to the next slide

Winemaker: Todd Ziemann  Todd Ziemann is a fourth generation Lodi native  He joined Woodbridge in 2005 as Director of Winemaking  He first became interested in winemaking during a high school career day

Wines  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi’s Classic tier includes 13 wines (7 white and 6 red)  Whites: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Lightly Oaked Chardonnay, Moscato, White Zinfandel  Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet- Merlot, Zinfandel, Shiraz  Additional Information Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi mobile profilesmobile profiles Wine Guy blog post on new Woodbridge sparkling wineWoodbridge sparkling wine

Woodbridge Varietals & Sizes Available Varietals 1.5L750ml 4-pack 187ml Chardonnay√√√ Cabernet Sauvignon√√√ Merlot√√√ Sauvignon Blanc√√ √ Pinot Grigio√√√ Pinot Noir√√ Cabernet-Merlot√√ Moscato√ Lightly Oaked Chardonnay√√ Riesling√√√ White Zinfandel√√√ Zinfandel√√ Shiraz√√  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is the #1 domestic premium wine brand in the U.S.  Over 7 million cases of Woodbridge are produced each year in a variety of sizes, including 187ml, 750ml and 1.5L

Summary  For 30 years, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi has carried on Robert Mondavi’s vision of putting great California wine on every table.  The Woodbridge Winery was founded in 1979  Lodi, Woodbridge’s home, produces 18% of the wine grapes grown each year in California  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi’s Classic Tier includes 6 red and 7 white wines

Additional Resources  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi websitewebsite  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi mobile wine profilesmobile wine profiles  Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Brand ReferenceBrand Reference  Constellation Wines websitewebsite  Constellation Academy of Wine websitewebsite  Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission websitewebsite  Lodi’s Wine Guy blogblog

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