Caption: The Paris Tasting of 1976 helped Napa Valley gain recognition as a leading quality wine region.
Caption: Napa Valley wine legend Robert Mondavi with his namesake winery's iconic arch and tower in the background.
(Photo by Bob McClenahan for Napa Valley Vintners)
Caption: Napa Valley was the first American Viticultural Area to be recognized in California in 1981.
(Photo by Jason Tinacci for Napa Valley Vintners)
Caption: The late Peter Mondavi Sr. poses with members of his family at the newly renovated Charles Krug winery in 2014.