Oenology
USD is
Crushing It!
The University of San Diego
Celebrates Its 12th Annual
Wine Classic
B
uy your tickets today before
they sell out for the University
of San Diego’s amazing Wine
Classic, the USD Alumni
Association’s signature
scholarship fundraising event and San
Diego’s “can’t-miss” event of the summer.
The annual event, which is scheduled for
July 11 and 12, was established by the
Alumni Association Board of Directors
to raise money to support the Alumni
Endowed Scholarship Fund. To date,
the signature event has raised more than
$640,000 for student scholars at USD, where 7 out of
every 10 students rely on scholarships or other form of
financial assistance.
The weekend kicks off on Saturday, July 11, with a
Vintners Dinner the night prior to the Wine Classic.
The Vintners Dinner is an intimate evening that begins
with a reception followed by an exceptional dining
experience featuring a four-course meal and Folded
Hills wine pairings, along with a unique live auction at
USD’s fine dining restaurant, La Gran Terraza.
Sunday’s festivities start with a VIP Sponsor Crush
Reception at the private home of USD’s president. The
Crush Reception is a sponsor-exclusive opportunity to
enjoy beer, wine and culinary delights while mixing and
mingling with participating Wine Classic wineries and
fellow sponsors prior to the main event.
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After the VIP Reception, more than 700 wine enthusiasts from across
Southern California will enjoy tastes from approximately 25 wineries
owned or operated by USD alumni, parents and friends, along with
gourmet food and live entertainment. Guests learn about wines that