I have as big of an ego as it gets, but I have, stunningly, a lot of humility considering some of the accomplishments I've had.

When it call comes down to it, nothing trumps execution.

My natural inclination to be improv rather than an educated character serves me well.

If you talk about Cabernet and Merlot-based value between $10 and $25, I will tell you that Bordeaux is the best value in the world.

I've done really well on one core principle which is, I think I have an intuitive ability to understand consumer behavior more than the average bear, and I'm not scared to bet the farm on that gut feeling.

Whether you're 9 or 90, stop trying to fix the things you're bad at, and focus on the things you're good at.

The people who make the greatest wines in the world, they love their dirt, they pick it up, they coddle it, they kiss it, they put it in a jar and it sits on their mantle in the living room, because they know. They know.