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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.
Some of the Guests in attendance were Jim Harris, Phyllis Epstein, Joni Parker, Robbi Ewell, Cara Morrison, Leslie Hennessy, Eric Lukas, Robert Mcloughlin, Ky Snyder, Maureen Kane, John Prunty, Meredith Meyers, Sarah Mammen, Megan Roberson, Kimberly Howatt, Ann Zimmerman, Adriane Peyton, Jeanne Malitz, and Tom Lupfer.
Gallery of USD Wine Classic
Adriane Peyton Robert Zahradka and Kristopher CarterAnn Zimmerman and David RensAustin and Cara MorrisonBill Johnson Jeanne Malitz and Colleen HowardCarol Casillas and James MayberryCynthia Yankovich Leslie Hennessy and Sondra ThiedermanFrank and Nora Brady with Earl and Joni ParkerJames and Teresa GaseJana and Alan LeardJanette Chase Jim Harris and Nelson ChaseJoseph Schanberger and Phyllis EpsteinKaren Mellos Kristin Sanmartin Janette Chase Jim Harris and Nelson ChaseKathleen Rapp and Sandie CiallellaKeith Macdonald and Ky SnyderKimberly Howatt and Jeff SimentonLarry and Nikki WatersLeandra Ipina Sarah Mammen and Brandon ChristopherLisa Aiello and Bernadette TylerLisa Diaz Torres and Victor TorresMatt and Jacy Young with Shelby and Vince MoisoMegan Roberson and Zachary MoodyMelanie and David DelgadoMolly Robson and Hannah MccuneNatalie and Dan Holligan with Chris and Erin ArmatoNathan Smiddy Eric Lukas and Natalia ZiniNicholas Kagimoto and Anitha CadabiPeter and Maureen KaneRobbi and Rockette EwellShalan and Troy SauvageauStephanie Larussa Cipriano and Joe LarussaSteve Van Dyke and Meredith MeyersTom Lupfer and Rick Virgin
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.
