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Drinking these library wines is like opening a time capsule” –Marita Esteva of Scala’s Bistro Genevieve Janssens, Director of Winemaking for Robert Mondavi Winery since 1978, poses with the 1976 and 2006 vintages of Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabs. Behind her is the To Kalon Vineyard, considered the heartbeat of Napa Valley. “I am here to continue Robert Mondavi’s vision,” she told THE TASTING PANEL. Sam DuVall, propretor of Izzy’s Steak House in San Francisco (center) with his wine buying team, Kurt Niver and Nick Ranahan. The Somms of San Francisco: (back row) Lauren Letzmann of Burger Bar; Petra Polakovicova of Epic Roasthouse; Johnny Slamon of Fifth Floor; and Thomas Smith of Town Hall; (front) Rafael Rivera of the St. Regis Hotel; Marita Esteva of Scala’s Bistro; Michael Engelmann of Gary Danko. Joe Marra of Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill in San Ramon with Jeff Marek, Constellation Division VP for Southern Wine & Spirits of NoCal. may 2010 / the tasting panel / 87