Later, at Stanford University, I thought I'd become a lawyer or businessman, but my father came to me and said he thought there was a big future in the fine-wine business.

My mother served me wine and water from the time I was 3 years old.

Making good wine is a skill; making fine wine is an art.

Wine always inspires sociability.

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

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

Wine to me is all about sharing.