When we first met Craig Renaud in 2003, he was looking for someone to help write and publish a book that would champion the American wine industry. We researched his background and learned he has long been one of the top wine brokers in California. He has probably tasted as much if not more wine than most critics in our country, and is recognized as one of the best in the California wine industry.

Renaud impressed us, not only as a wine expert, but as a person. We felt what he wanted to do was unique and would be of value to anyone interested. We found him to be a genuine American wine advocate with a lot of world savvy. His core theme is his sincere conviction that the taste and quality of American wine can outclass any wines in the world and still be affordable to all who would enjoy wine, both for its pleasure and health benefits.

Tony and Suzanne Bamonte, writers and publishers