Wine industry icon Robert Mondavi died May 16 at his home in Napa Valley at the age of 94. "Robert Mondavi was unique in a very special way," said Richard Sands, chairman of Constellation Brands, which acquired the Robert Mondavi Corp. in 2004. "He had a vision about the potential for developing great California wines. Robert was a pioneer who acted on his vision and was both passionate and relentless in his pursuit of ever-better wines, especially from the Napa Valley. He championed the marriage of fine wine, excellent food, arts and culture, and relationships that enrich lives.
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