'Robert Mondavi was a pioneer and innovator in the California wine industry. After the outstanding success of his Napa Valley winery, Robert Mondavi pursued his second vision of creating delicious wines for everyday enjoyment. Having grown up in Lodi, Robert knew the region was ideal for growing high-quality grapes from which he could produce excellent wines at affordable prices. In 1979, he acquired a local cooperative of grape growers, naming the winery after a nearby town, and the Woodbridge