All this month, I’m featuring interviews I’ve conducted with some of wine’s most compelling people, as we talk about wine’s ability to foster connection, sharing, and friendship.

I have known Michael Mondavi ever since I was a young journalist in New York, trying to break into wine. While his father Robert was always better known, Michael was the driving force behind the success of the Robert Mondavi Winery. Michael has played a key role in the California wine industry for the last half century. His wisdom and experiences show in this special video.