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The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty
enlarge	Author: Julia Flynn Siler Publisher: Gotham Category: Book List Price: ~~$15.00~~ Buy New: $6.50 You Save: $8.50 (57%) New (41) Used (27) Collectible (2) from $4.39 Avg. Customer Rating: 60 reviews Sales Rank: 7681 Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 464 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1 Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.2 ISBN: 1592403670 Dewey Decimal Number: 338.766320092273 EAN: 9781592403677 ASIN: 1592403670 Publication Date: May 1, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews: Product Description The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback: a scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that builtand then losta global wine empire Set in Californias lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corp.s twenty-first-century battle over a billion-dollar fortune, award-winning journalist Julia Flynn Siler brings to life both the place and the people in this riveting family drama. A meticulously reported narrative based on more than five hundred hours of interviews, The House of Mondavi is a modern classic.

Customer Reviews: Read 55 more reviews... The House of Mondavi October 9, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It gave an interesting insight into the power struggles within a family-owned wine business, the anguish of deciding to go public or not (IPO), and the importance of maintaining a relationship with parties critical to the success of such a buisness (suppliers, distributors, board members, etc.) Entertaining history... October 5, 2008 I often prefer fiction, yet this packs California wine history into an enjoyable read. It even educates about wines without being heavy handed. And we get to "taste" some intriguing vineyard personalities. For those in family businesses, there are valuable cautionary lessons as well. Definitely worth my money and my time. tess's review of House of Mondavi September 24, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Anyone that is big into Wine and has been to Napa knows Mondavi Winery is one of the biggest player in the Valley. It was very interesting to read how the winery came about and the split up of the family....Charles Krug winery. Family dynamics for all to see August 18, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful An interesting in-depth review of a famous family, from success to downfall. This book navigates the ascendacy of this dynasty to the top of the California wine industry, hindered by the breakdown of personal relations and the final fiasco of the business. Sad, but fascinating. The Real "Falcon Crest" July 25, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful THis is a great book about the early fine wine industry in California. The TV show "Falcon Crest" pales when compared to the real life story of the Mondavis. This book was a best-seller for a reason. Read it an enjoy.

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