I feel blessed. So many men and women search and search but never find their passion, their calling, their sense of mission that would ignite their hearts and fill their lives with meaning and joy.

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.

My wife taught me the importance of living well.

Inductee in the Vintner's Hall of Fame

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

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.

Critics have done the wine industry a lot of good overall.