C. Mondavi & Family CEO on Being “Aggressive” in Current Environment

Dear Client: Last week, C. Mondavi & Family Wine Company made its foray into the import category, acquiring French Blue Winery [see WSD 07-22-2020]. Your editor caught up with ceo Judd Wallenbrock to discuss the acquisition and how the company is dealing in the current environment.  COVID IMPACT NOT AS BAD AS EXPECTED. First we asked Judd how COVID-19 has impacted C. Mondavi & Family. The short answer: it's not as bad as they feared.  On-premise represents about 25% of