Wine to me is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit.

Wine always inspires sociability.

I always knew that food and wine were vital, with my mother being Italian and a good cook.

I know of no one who has been more helpful to the industry. His teachings and consultations internationally, without doubt, improved the quality of winemaking in our country. He was a friend to everyone interested in fine wine.

As I traveled the world over, I traveled everywhere, and I learned so much.

America was built on the can-do spirit and will continue to thrive on the can-do spirit.

My brother and I had saved $15,000 by working many years nailing fruit crates together.