St. Helena in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cesare Mondavi 1883 – 1959
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
1. Cesare Mondavi 1883 – 1959 Marker
Cesare Mondavi, an Italian immigrant, settled first in Minnesota in 1908. After a brief career in the iron mines, he opened a saloon. In 1922 he moved his family to California’s Central Valley, where he became an independent fruit shipper, sending wine grapes to his former saloon customers, Italian-born wine makers. In 1943 he purchased Charles Krug Winery for $75,000. He and his sons, Peter and Robert parted ways, with Peter remaining at Charles Krug. Today, Peter and his sons, Marc and Peter, Jr. continue the family tradition of making premium Bordeaux-style mines.
by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2003 by Sam Brannan Chapter 1004 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 2003.
Location. 38° 31.037′ N, 122° 29.332′ W. Marker is in St. Helena, California, in Napa County. Marker can be reached from St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Deer Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 Main Street, Saint Helena CA 94574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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More about this marker. This marker is located next to the "Charles Krug Winery" Marker and below the "Charles Krug 1824-1892" Marker. See Nearby Markers for additional information.
Regarding Cesare Mondavi 1883 – 1959. The Charles Krug Winery, now owned and operated by the Mondavi Family was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark on December 31, 1956.
Also see . . . Charles Krug Legacy. Winery webpage:
Operated by the Mondavi family since 1943. (Submitted on May 7, 2009.)
Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Two identical plaques were cast for this April 26, function. They were placed on The Old Redwood
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
2. Cesare Mondavi, Charles Krug and the California Historic Landmark Markers
Johnny lind was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was placed. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson.
— Submitted April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Additional keywords. Viticulture
Photographed By Syd Whittle
3. Charles Krug
Photographed By Jack W. Coburn,Martinez, Ca.
4. Charles Krug Winery
St.Helena, California
Former carriage house which was converted into an aging room for select vintages. Aging is done in 60 gallon French Oak barrels. Established in 1861 by Charles Krug, the pioneer wine maker of Napa Valley. The historic winery, located in the heart of this world-famous wine growing region, is owned and operated by the Cesare and Rosa Mondavi family. It is surrounded by green lawns and mighty oaks trees. Visitors are always welcome and tours through the winery are held daily at frequent intervals.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,728 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3. submitted on May 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
