My Wife Taught Me The Importance Of

Inductee In The Vintner's Hall Of Fame

I Know That Wine Is, Above All Else, A Blessing, A Gift Of Nature, A Joy As Pure And Elemental As The Soil And Vines And Sunshine From Which It Springs.

Wine To Me Is Passion. It's Family And Friends. It's Warmth Of Heart And Generosity Of Spirit.

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.

Even More Importantly, It's Wine, Food And The Arts. Incorporating Those Three Enhances The Quality Of Life.