Oenology
USD IS CRUSHING IT
The University of San Diego
Celebrates Its 11th Annual Wine Classic
B
uy your tickets
today before they
sell out for the
University of San
Diego’s amazing
Wine Classic which has become the
can’t-miss event of the summer.
The annual event, which is scheduled
for July 13 and 14, 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 $550,000 for student
scholars at USD, where seven out of
every 10 students rely on scholarships
or other form of financial assistance.
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The weekend will kick off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, with a Vintners Dinner, an
intimate dining experience featuring a four-course meal with wine pairings at USD’s fine
dining restaurant, La Gran Terraza.
Sunday’s festivities will start with a VIP Crush Reception at 12:30 p.m. behind the Joan B.
Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, at the Garden of the Sea overlooking Mission Bay.
This is an exclusive opportunity to enjoy beer, wine and culinary delights while mixing and
mingling with participating wineries and fellow sponsors prior to the Wine Classic.
At 2 p.m., more than 700 wine enthusiasts from throughout Southern California will join
in for a fun-filled an afternoon of live music, gourmet food stations and a silent auction
featuring dozens of wine-related items, including magnums, tasting experiences and more.
Guests will learn about wines that are poured directly by the owners or winemakers
from more than 25 wineries — each owned or managed by USD alumni, parents or
friends. They will also have the opportunity to pay $25 to pull a bottle of wine worth up
to $150 from the Wine Wall, or enter the raffle that provides additional funds to support
the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund.
To learn more or to purchase tickets, go to www.sandiego.edu/wineclassic