Description: "Robert Mondavi of the Napa Valley" was written by Cyril Ray and published by the Presidio Press in Novato, CA in 1984. This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this enjoyable and instructive 171-page biography of the famed California winemaker, complete with black-and-white photographs and illustrations. The original price, as shown on the dustjacket front flap, was $14.95. Comment: This is one of those rare biographies where the author's life, to this reader at least, is far more interesting than that of his subject. (see fifth photo). From the dustjacket blurb: “Robert Mondavi is recognized as the archetypal Napa Valley winegrower and winemaker, not only because his wines have been classed with the great French vintages, but because in Ray's words, ‘More than any other Napa Valley producer he has been an innovator, an encourager, an active helper, an exemplar.’ “Cyril Ray conducted extensive interviews with Robert Mondavi and his family, exploring the philosophy of winemaking, the futuristic techniques used, the wines produced, and the problems involved. “More technical-minded readers may turn to the books appendices for detailed descriptions of the Robert Mondavi Winery production laboratory, the winery equipment, selection and propagation of yeast strains, the fermentation process, and barrel-aging.” The book is in fine collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new. The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover. Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BLK BOX 25 PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKS PAYPAL PREFERRED Will combine shipping. All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received. My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same. Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request. Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories: Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.
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Location: Yorba Linda, California
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Cookery Topic: Wines
Book Title: Robert Mondavi of the Napa Valley
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Presidio Press
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 1984
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Cyril Ray
Features: 1st Edition
Genre: Biographies & True Stories, Food & Drink
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Vintners--Napa Valley--California, Winemakers--Napa Valley--California, Vineyards--Napa Valley--California, Wines--History--Napa Valley--California, Sommeliers, California--History--Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi, Cyril Ray
Subjects: Food & Drink
