My daughter banned me from her wedding on my own vineyard—two hours after I calmly said “I understand,” she had called me 59 times

lowered her eyes.

“I know.”

“And you said nothing.”

Samantha admitted that Greg was extremely certain about his opinions. She found it difficult to challenge him.

“I know something about certainty,” I said. “Your father was certain about many things. He believed this land could produce good wine. He believed you were capable of more than people expected.continue reading …