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.

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

We want to raise the art of living well.

I am a great believer in research and innovation.

My path was simple: Follow your passion. Pour in your heart and soul. Settle for nothing less than excellence. And with enough hard work and faith in yourself, you can realize your dream.

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

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