Monday, September 16, 2024

USD Wine Classic: A Toast to Scholarships and Community

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More than 700 wine enthusiasts from across Southern California enjoyed tastes from different wineries owned or operated by USD alumni, parents and friends, along with gourmet food and live entertainment. The fun-filled afternoon also featured a silent auction offering dozens of wine-related items, including magnums, tasting experiences, adventures and more. The USD Wine Classic is a fundraiser for the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund and has raised more than $930,000 in net proceeds for student scholarships.

Gallery of USD Wine Classic

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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