Current Releases
Napa Valley
2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Carneros Chardonnay 2007 Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Carneros - Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2005 St. Helena - Napa Valley Zinfandel 2005 Napa Valley Merlot 2005 Yountville - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Family Reserve
2004 Family Reserve Generations 2004 Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Limited Release
2005 Russian River Pinot Noir - Dr. Maurice Galante Vineyard 2006 Limited Release Reserve Zinfandel ~New Release~ 2003 Limited Release IX Clones - Napa Valley 2004 Limited Release Red Wine - Voltz Vineyard 2004 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon - Lincoln Vineyard 2004 Limited Release X Clones - Napa Valley Lot XII Napa Valley Zinfandel Port (375ml)

Peter Mondavi, Sr.

Peter Mondavi, Sr. is President, CEO and lead ambassador for the Charles Krug Winery. Many honors have been bestowed upon him throughout his distinguished career. That Mr. Mondavi was named one of the twelve "living legends" in Napa Valley wine history by the Napa Valley Vintners Association clearly defines the high regard in which he is held by his peers.

Peter was born in Virginia, Minnesota. Peter's father, Cesare, brought Peter's mother, Rosa, to settle in the United States in 1908, after first immigrating from Italy himself in 1906. They eventually became involved in purchasing and shipping California wine grapes to fellow Italian immigrants in Minnesota. When Peter was still quite young, the family moved to Lodi, California, where they established an ambitious wine grape shipping firm. They not only shipped fine wine grapes from the Napa and Central Valleys, but also produced their own wine for the family table.

After graduating from Stanford University in 1937, Peter pursued graduate studies in enology at the University of California, Berkeley. Under the tutelage of Dr. Cruess, a highly-respected educator, he studied enology and conducted revolutionary research on cold fermentation, enabling the production of exceptionally crisp, fruity white wines that became the industry standard.

During the Second World War, Peter served in the U.S. Army. Following the military, Peter returned home to work at Charles Krug Winery, which the family had purchased in 1943. He and his family undertook an extensive program to develop quality vineyards, enhance winemaking techniques and increase marketing efforts. Innovations for which the Charles Krug winery became famous under Peter's stewardship include: cold fermentation for white wines, cold sterile filtration techniques, aging wine in small French oak barrels, and pioneering efforts to plant vineyards in the Carneros region.

When Cesare died in 1959, his wife, Rosa became president. She then passed her responsibilities to Peter in 1966, duties for which he is still largely responsible for today.

Throughout 60 years of winemaking at Charles Krug, Peter Mondavi, Sr. has been involved in every aspect of the winery's operations. His favorite place has always been, and continues to be, in the laboratory, tasting and evaluating wine.