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

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.

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.

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

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

We want to raise the art of living well.