Exhibit 99

        Robert Mondavi Board of Directors Appoints New Chairman

   OAKVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004--The Robert
Mondavi Corporation (Nasdaq:MOND) announced today that its Board of
Directors has unanimously elected Ted Hall as its new, non-executive
chairman of the board, effective immediately.
   "We are very pleased to name Ted Hall as our new chairman," said
Michael Mondavi. "This move gives Robert Mondavi Corporation an
extremely compelling combination -- an outstanding board and
management team inspired by my family's vision and passion to produce
and sell wines of exceptional quality. Personally, I look forward to
spending even more time in the marketplace with our key distributors,
retailers, and restaurateurs, worldwide. This is an exciting moment
for me, my family, and our company."
   "Robert Mondavi Corporation aspires to best practices in corporate
governance," said Ted Hall. "This structure allows me, as a
non-executive chairman, to focus on board governance and
effectiveness. We are fortunate to have an experienced, capable CEO in
Greg Evans, and a truly gifted and passionate family, all committed to
improving shareholder value by fulfilling Robert's original vision of
producing wines that belong in the company of the world's finest. I am
honored to be part of the extended family."
   Mr. Hall is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with
deep operating experience in the wine industry. He is general partner
of Long Meadow Ranch, an innovative organic farm in the Napa Valley,
and president of Long Meadow Ranch Winery. Previously, as a leader and
operating manager at the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company,
Hall served as the managing partner of their San Francisco office
before assuming significant worldwide responsibilities in the firm. He
served as an elected member of McKinsey's Shareholders Committee,
which is its board of directors. He has over 25 years of experience in
both the public and private sectors working with chief executives and
boards of directors of Fortune 50 companies around the world in the
areas of strategy and organization.
   Under the new structure announced today, Michael Mondavi will
assume the title of Vice Chairman along with his brother, Timothy J.
Mondavi, who continues in his role as Winegrower. Marcia Mondavi
Borger remains an active board member, as well.

   Robert Mondavi Corporation

   Robert Mondavi Corporation produces and markets fine wines under
the following labels: Robert Mondavi Winery, Robert Mondavi Private
Selection, La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi, Woodbridge Winery, Byron
Vineyards & Winery, Io, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery and Grand Archer
by Arrowood. The company also produces Opus One, in partnership with
the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild of
Bordeaux, France; Luce, Lucente, Danzante and the wines of Tenuta
dell'Ornellaia, in partnership with the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi of
Tuscany, Italy; and Sena, Arboleda and Caliterra, in partnership with
the Eduardo Chadwick family of Vina Errazuriz in Chile. Kirralaa, the
first Australian wines produced by Robert Mondavi Corporation in
partnership with Southcorp and Rosemount's Oatley family, were
introduced in February 2003. In addition to the partnership wines,
Robert Mondavi Imports represents the wines of Marchesi de'
Frescobaldi, Attems and Vina Errazuriz in the United States.

    CONTACT: Robert Mondavi Corporation
             Robert Philipps, 707-251-4850 (Investor Relations)
             Sandra Timpson, 707-968-2017 (Public Relations)