Ever since I was a child, I wanted to excel in everything.

I want to make wines that harmonize with food - wines that almost hug your tongue with gentleness.

Also, many consumers consider a critic to be like God Almighty.

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

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

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

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