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Introduction to Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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