Review of Mondovino (2004) by Johan G — 28 Sep 2007

Only for wino insiders. Bad editing & moot points.

This review of Mondovino (2004) was written by Johan G on 28 Sep 2007.

Mondovino has generally received positive reviews.

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[font=Century Gothic]Mondovino is a documentary about the global wine industry, specifically about the Mondavi vineyards' attempts to expand…

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I really enjoyed seeing this recently on TV. The more you drink wine the more you realize there are basically two major apporaches to wine…

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By Michael Booth (186) for Denver Post (1,096) on 02 Jun 2005

Nossiter's unimposing style likely landed him many interviews with skittish wine scions, but in the editing room, the gentleness translates…

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By Scott Vogel (1) for Washington Post (9,851) on 12 May 2005

A picnic wine, if you will -- more conversation-starter than collector's item…

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This superb documentary caused quite a stir among the wine elite…

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It's very difficult for a wine-lover not to love this documentary…

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