Apr 25 – This Week’s Show
My guest this week is Angelina Mondavi, Consulting Winemaker and fourth-generation co-proprietor, who has taken the helm of winemaking at Charles Krug, becoming the first woman in her family to lead at the historic estate.
September 2025, Charles Krug Winery today announced a milestone moment in its 162-year history: with the retirement of longtime winemaker Stacy Clark, fourth-generation co-proprietress and consulting winemaker Angelina Mondavi has assumed full leadership of winemaking at Napa Valley’s oldest estate. In doing so, she becomes the first woman in her family to guide the winery’s winemaking–a lifelong dream now realized. www.amondaviconsulting.com
For Mondavi, this transition is deeply personal. She grew up on the Charles Krug estate, where her childhood was shaped by vineyard life: riding the harvesters at dawn, helping in the cellar during crush, and sitting alongside her grandfather, Peter Mondavi Sr., as he blended wines at the family table. By age ten, she knew she wanted nothing more than to be part of the family business. That legacy runs deep–her grandfather shaped Charles Krug’s wines from 1945 to 1990, her 
father Marc advanced the tradition from 1990 onward, and now Angelina steps forward to lead as the next generation. “This isn’t just a job–it’s my calling,” she said. “I’ve poured my heart and soul into this industry from a very young age, always with the hope that one day I would help carry my family’s legacy forward.”
Mondavi is clear about her ambitions: to craft wines that resonate on the global stage while honoring the authenticity of her family’s heritage. “I want every bottle we produce to feel like an extension of the Mondavi family table–whether it’s a wine for everyday enjoyment or a Family Reserve meant for life’s greatest celebrations,” she said. “This is a dream my grandfather always envisioned, and I am determined to see it fulfilled.”
Founded in 1861 and owned by the Peter Mondavi Sr. family since 1943, Charles Krug remains a cornerstone of Napa Valley wine culture. Today, the family’s third and fourth generations carry forward that tradition, with Angelina Mondavi at the helm of winemaking and a renewed vision for the estate’s future. www.charleskrug.com
Later in the show we will be talking about your chance to meet Angelina Mondave at the American Institute of Wine & Food Wichita Chapter event “Sip Happens: An Evening with Angelina Mondavi” Featuring wines from Charles Krug Winery
WEDNESDAY, May 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Genesis of Wichita – 1211 N Greenwich Road, Wichita, Kansas 67206
Members $65 / Non-members $80 You need not be a member to attend, but you should be 😉
Make reservations TODAY, limited seating
Good Life Guys Wines of the Week:
2024 Charles Krug Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc from the historic St. Helena Estate. Cold fermented in Stainless, no oak, no ML. Light to medium bodied with aromas of white flowers, lemon blossom, lemon verbena, honeydew melon, pomelo, passion fruit, guava, lime skin and lemongras. On the palate it is sweet and crisp, with flavors of yellow grapefruit, guava, lemon, nectarine and lemon grass. ABV12.9% JS92 WS90
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2023 Charles Krug Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
88% Cab, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Petite Sirah, 1% Cab Franc. Aged 14-18 months in French oak. Opening with inviting aromas of sweet blueberries, cherries, and black plum, layered with toasty oak, a hint of eucalyptus, dried currant, and baking chocolate. Concentrated blue and black fruit is supported by a subtle savory note of kalamata olive. Full-bodied with firm structure and layers of concentrated blue and red fruit, along with hints of date, mission fig, and slightly briary undertones. The finish is long, firm and elegant. ABV14.1% JS93 Vinous90
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