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Wine aficionados from across the country gathered to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of USD’s Wine Classic. Guests enjoyed tastes from more than 20 alumni-owned and affiliated wineries, gourmet food and live entertainment. Thanks to the community generous support, this signature fundraising event has raised more than $850,000 for scholarships that support underrepresented students attending the University of San Diego.
Some of the Guests in attendance were Tom Lupfer, Bonnie Fletcher, Ellie Knauss, Valerie Attisha, Jennifer Burr, Ingrid Carter, Coreen Petti, and Jim Harris.
Gallery of USD Wine Classic’s 15th Anniversary
Angie Gossett and Karen KissingerBetty Willis and Jessica ReussBonnie Fletcher Kristy Asanuma Kathy Hulshof and Gina BaldocchiBrit Coupens and Kevin DooleyCathy Hulshof Gina Baldocchi and Kristy AsanumaCharles Bass with Margaret and Tom LupferCindi Casillas Jason Harmon and Valerie AttishaDavid Page and Pat FarmerDon and Ellie Knauss with Mary and James T HarrisDonna Alcala and Sandie PortillaIgnacio and Amanda CoronaIngrid Carter and Robin FraserJohn Ross Heather Burr Dee Scott and Jennifer BurrMartin and Charisse CaniffMary and Alfonzo PadillaNancy and David LyonPeter Dapper and Pamela SestakRick and Kathy MaysRobert and Celeste Blodgett with Julie and Michael OConnellRobert Shapiro and Robert TeufferRobyn Torrie Camila Beck Jen Manuel and Addy HurRussell Yost Jim Harris Coreen Petti and Alison BushanWalt and Cilla Foley
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.
