the oenophile network - wine shop, wine forum, wine blog and more!

Location: Home » Wine Books » The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty

The Oenophile Network Blog & Forum Links

Wine Blog
Wine Forum

Categories

•	Wine Glasses
•	Wine Books
•	Wine Decanters
•	Wine Periodicals
•	Wine Openers
•	Buckets & Chillers
•	Stoppers & Pourers
•	Wine Education & Fun
•	Wine Accessories
•	Wine Racks
•	Wine DVDs
•	Gourmet Gifts
•	Artisan Cheeses
•	Other Books
•	Other DVDs
•	Other Home & Garden
•	Other Kitchen

New Releases

•	The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
•	The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur
•	Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army [Revised and Updated]
•	The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future
•	Hell's Cartel: IG Farben and the Making of Hitler's War Machine
•	The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
•	Walt Disney's Legends of Imagineering and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park
•	How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
•	Bear-Trap: The Fall of Bear Stearns and the Panic of 2008
•	The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World

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: $7.44 You Save: $7.56 (50%) New (30) Used (15) Collectible (2) from $7.44 Avg. Customer Rating: 57 reviews Sales Rank: 7454 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 EAN: 9781592403677 ASIN: 1592403670 Publication Date: May 1, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available

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 52 more reviews... Family dynamics for all to see August 18, 2008 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. Truth is stranger than fiction July 8, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful This is a great book to read if you have interest in the Mondavi wine business. My interest was piqued after a recent trip to the Napa/Sonoma wine region and visiting the Opus Winery, amongst others. Mondavi is a legend in the California wine business and after reading Robert Mondavi's book entitled Harvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great Business I was further drawn to learn more about the family story. In Harvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great Business Robert Mondavi tells his side of the story but in this meticulously researched book the big picture is further explained and goes deep into the demise of the wine empire. The ins and outs of the busines, complete with sordid stories, success and faillures, makes this book an epic tale of a family in turmoil. The conflicts between the elder brothers, the Robert Mondavi heir brothers, Michael and Timothy is given an impartial reporting that is refreshing. The book does focus primarily on the fall of the Mondavi empire but it is done in such a way that the background information on the rise of the empire puts everything into perspective. The contributions to the wine industry cannot be denied and the author acknowledges the innovations and techniques the Mondavi family brought to making wine, as well as making Caifornia wine world renowned and mass consumed. The expansion of the business to other parts of the world is quite interesting. It is a tragic story in the end as big business takes over the Mondavi name but not before many years of drama, which Julia Flynn Siler so eloquently describes. If you are interested in the Mondavi story this book is without question the one to read. The book has two sets of pictures that put faces on the characters in this real life soap opera. It is a very satisfying read that leaves you thirsting for more every time you stop reading it. Check it out, highly recommended, especially if you are a wine enthusiast or a person involved in business. Where was the editor? July 7, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful This book was disappointing, if only because with decent editing it would have been much more enjoyable to read. The author appeared to write this as a series of stories, rather than a single work of non-fiction, as evidenced by her insistence on re-identifying many major players and events throughout the story. And like many authors these days, tightening up the book by 75 pages or so would have trimmed the fat yet left the full flavor of a compelling saga. Great story July 2, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful The author is to be commended for making this story so fascinating to read. What a treacherous family!

Powered by Associate-O-Matic

Customer Service

Contact Customer Service
Ordering
Tracking Your Package
Shipping Information
Domestic Shipping Rates
International Shipping Rates
Returns
Gifts & Gift Certificates
Privacy & Security

Subcategories

•	Captains of Industry
•	Company Profiles

Bestsellers

•	Fast Food Nation
•	The Millionaire Next Door
•	Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
•	The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
•	Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
•	The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur
•	Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
•	The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World
•	Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army [Revised and Updated]
•	The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future

Untitled Document Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by parties other than the Oenophile Network. The Oenophile Network makes no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com.