I am a great believer in research and innovation.

I know of no one who has been more helpful to the industry. His teachings and consultations internationally, without doubt, improved the quality of winemaking in our country. He was a friend to everyone interested in fine wine.

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

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.

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

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

My wife taught me the importance of living well.