Today, I live in Sonoma Valley, with my wife, Alison, and our dog, Alma. Our community is everything—farmers, winemakers, distillers, chefs, restaurateurs, and small business owners—people who pour themselves into what they do. We gather often, and when we do, it’s around my mother’s table—the same table where I grew up doing my homework. Now, we fill it with food, wine, and friends—my quiet way of still having dinner with her.