'Robert Mondavi was a pioneer and innovator in the California wine industry. By using state-of-the-art technology for his winemaking, employing unique growing techniques, and cultivating relationships with the local growers, he was able to help ensure high quality grapes that would produce excellent wines. As an example, Woodbridge Winery was the first major winery to use the "Direct-To-Press" method for making white wine on a large scale. Todd Ziemann, Director of Winemaking, was bitten by the