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.

I say to consumers: instead of relying totally on critics, drink what you like and like what you drink.

Whether I played marbles, whether I played football or slam anything else, I wanted to excel.

Wine to me is all about sharing.

Wine has been with civilized man from the beginning.

My wife taught me the importance of living well.