There are a lot of people with a lot of money, and I'm amazed they don't understand what a great pleasure it can be to give.

It is giving me a great satisfaction, because I had the notion that we could make great wines equal to the greatest wines in the world, and everybody said it was impossible.

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.

Even more importantly, it's wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life.

Wine always inspires sociability.

Wine has been with civilized man from the beginning.

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