Inductee in the Vintner's Hall of Fame
This is what I think is very essential... moderation can be good for you.
It is giving me a great satisfaction, because I had the notion that we could make great wines equal to the greatest wines in the world, and everybody said it was impossible.
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.
Whether I played marbles, whether I played football or slam anything else, I wanted to excel.
As I traveled the world over, I traveled everywhere, and I learned so much.
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to excel in everything.
Also, many consumers consider a critic to be like God Almighty.
I am a great believer in research and innovation.
We definitely need to get the excitement back.
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 brother and I had saved $15,000 by working many years nailing fruit crates together.
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