Robert Mondavi opened his winery on Highway 29 in 1966, ushering in the modern era of Napa Valley winemaking and putting St. Helena back on the map. His Mission-style winery was as much a statement of ambition as it was a production facility.

Mondavi’s insistence on world-class quality — and his talent for promotion — helped spark the wine boom that would transform the valley over the next several decades. St. Helena went from sleepy agricultural town to global wine destination.

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