Soirée Du Vin Wine Auction

Soirée du Vin Wine Auction The Judgment of Paris1976-2016 A Benefit for the International School of the Peninsula Table of Contents It Started with a Vision 2 It Continues with a Promise Schedule of Events 4 Message From Philippe Dietz, 5 Head of School Message From Thierry and Belinda Nivaggioli, 6 Soirée du Vin Co-Chairs The Judgment of Paris 1976 Winner List 7 With Gratitude 8 Sponsors 9 Pouring Vintners 10 Guest Speaker 11 Donors 12 Menu 13 Important Auction Information 14 Conditions of Sale 16 Live Auction Lots 19 Advertisements 73 It Started with a Vision... benefits, develops the brain differently and stimulates mental flexibility, creativity and originality of thought. Combine language and cultural immersion with an academically rigorous program, and students are given the tools of confidence, capability, complexity, diversity, and understanding. ISTP students easily switch back and forth between two ways of thinking. They embrace new, exciting ideas and experiences – they think outside of the box and become an active part of society. Children are transformed into above-average individuals who see the world as filled with limitless opportunities. In support of the quality of education ISTP provides, proceeds from tonight’s Soirée du Vin will go towards ISTP’s Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund, named in honor of our school’s founder and symbolic of the culmination of her dream for an academically rigorous, bilingual immersion school. The income generated by the Chantal Declève, the first teacher Madame de Géry hired, with the first class of students. (1979). endowment will ensure that ISTP’s tradition of educational excellence will continue for perpetuity, and we thank you for your support. The International School of the Peninsula was started in 1979 by an exceptional person, Madame Charlotte de Géry, with an unwavering vision for a school that educates truly bilingual and bicultural individuals. The International School of the Peninsula, with its dynamic French and Mandarin bilingual program and international middle school, is the actualization of Charlotte’s belief in the remarkable difference a bilingual education can have on a child. It can be seen not only in ISTP graduates whose lives are consistently marked by excellence and achievement, but also in the faces of ISTP students who are encouraged and inspired to not just exist in our world… but to dream it, create it, and shape it. As an independent school, the International School of the Peninsula makes a commitment to providing an academically rigorous program. What makes an ISTP education distinctive is that in part, academic rigor is increased through culture-immersion. Different cultures have different expectations, and ISTP students learn to adapt and excel in this unique environment. The bilingual immersion environment is key, as each student is encouraged to achieve personal and academic excellence through language and within an international setting. Research has shown that a bilingual education offers many cognitive It Continues with a Promise... 2 3 SOIRÉE DU VIN Silicon Valley’s Premiere Live Wine Auction Welcome, Guests When I think of the Judgment of Paris, I think of beginnings. By 1976, French wine was an unstoppable juggernaut; it was inconceivable that a wine from anywhere else in the world could rival the viticultural masters of Europe. And yet, with much heart, hope, and hard work, California wines rose up to eventually The Judgment of 1976-2016Paris send a message to the entire world about what passion and dedication can achieve. The very experience of growing from a very small dream into something much bigger is at the heart of the story of the International School of the Peninsula. Our school’s own beginnings were humble and small, and yet, over the years, we grew to where we are today: Schedule the Silicon Valley’s best bilingual program - a leader in education. 5:00 p.m. Welcome & Registration Begins On a personal note, this event is dear to my Hors d’œuvres & Wine Tasting heart for special reasons. I was fortunate to have a father who loved wine, and who provided me with a deep appreciation for it. I 6:30 p.m. am lucky to still be able to drink the wine that Dinner he left me, and remain grateful for this heritage. Being a part of this event and selecting wines allows me to share my personal passion and taste with you. Wine is so much more than a beverage; it provides us with the ability to further 6:45 p.m. the connection we have with friends and family, and create unforgettable Guest Speaker memories. Jeffrey Patterson Mount Eden Vineyards Soirée du Vin was also designed with the goal of building our school’s Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund. As the Head of School, I can tell you that this endowment is critical to the long-term sustainability of ISTP. Continuously 7:00 p.m. growing our endowment will enable us to attract and retain high-caliber faculty Live Auction and staff, which is the key component of any school’s success. This event is not only an enjoyable one, but also a meaningful one that will 8:45 p.m. have a lasting effect on ISTP, and we are honored to have your support. Please Check-Out join me in a toast and in thanking our donors, friends, sponsors, and guests, for dedicating themselves to our school and for recognizing the value of an outstanding bilingual education. Philippe Dietz Head of School 4 , 5 A Votre Sante Welcome to the 11th edition of Soirée du Vin! This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Judgment of Paris The Judgment of Paris. We hope that you will This year’s 11th annual Soirée du Vin celebrates the 40th anniversary enjoy yourselves tonight and remember the event of the Judgment of Paris, a blind tasting competition in 1976 between fondly. French and Californian wine that propelled American wine into global prestige. Hosted in Paris and judged by leading French experts of wine, First, we would like to thank the committee, as American wines won first place in both categories of red and white – well as the advancement team who worked hard results that shocked the world of wine. all year to put this event together. Also, a special thanks to the vineyards that have supported us 1976 WINNER LISTS year after year, and the evening’s special guest speaker, Jeffrey Patterson. Red Wines California Cabernet Sauvignon vs. Bordeaux Tonight, we have constructed for you some Rank Wine Vintage Origin treasured wine lots such as a Judgment of Paris 1. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 USA tasting sampler, a 2005 La Lagune 5-liter, and an 2. Château Mouton-Rothschild 1970 France exclusive 24-bottle vertical from The Council. We 3. Château Montrose 1970 France also have other exciting lots, including a week 4. Château Haut-Brion 1970 France stay in a La Jolla beach house, and a spectacular 5. Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 1971 USA 6. Château Leoville Las Cases 1971 France catamaran cruise on the San Francisco Bay! 7. Heitz Wine Cellars Martha’s Vineyard 1970 USA 8. Clos Du Val Winery 1972 USA Everything we do tonight is to benefit the International School of the Peninsula. 9. Mayacamas Vineyards 1971 USA The school plays a critical role in our family, as it not only is a school 10. Freemark Abbey Winery 1969 USA that provides our son an excellent bilingual education in a multicultural environment, but also provides a community that embraces diversity, global White Wines consciousness and integrity. It is a stimulating and rigorous environment, California Chardonnays vs. Burgundy Chardonnays which asks students to challenge themselves in different ways. This is how Rank Wine Vintage Origin our children will learn to think critically and develop into global citizens. 1. Chateau Montelena 1973 USA 2. Meursault Charmes Roulot 1973 France We hope that through all of our efforts tonight, we can help ISTP continue 3. Chalone Vineyard 1974 USA to provide the children of Silicon Valley this incredible opportunity to 4. Spring Mountain Vineyard 1973 USA discover early in life, the richness of cultural diversity within the context of 5. Beaune Clos des Mouches Joseph Drouhin 1973 France an exemplary academic program. As Chairs, and parents, we are honored 6. Freemark Abbey Winery 1972 USA to support the school’s mission of multiculturalism and bilingual education. 7. Batard-Montrachet Ramonet-Prudhon 1973 France We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful evening. Help us to make it 8. Puligny-Montrachet successful by bidding high – and bidding often! Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1972 France 9. Veedercrest Vineyards 1972 USA 10. David Bruce Winery 1973 USA Belinda and Thierry Nivaggioli, Co-Chairs 6 With Gratitude Sponsors We deeply thank the following for their commitment to ISTP. Soirée du Vin Chairpersons Thierry Nivaggioli and Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli The Soirée du Vin Steering Committee Guillaume Bienaimé Lisa Lee Patricia Colin Arnaud Mauvais Philippe Dietz Alex Meyer Margaret Foley-Mauvais Thierry Nivaggioli Stéphane Hauradou Neal Rojas Tania Hauradou Jeannette Shelton Dave Herrington Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli Sevilcan Hodjeva Heather Wakelee Ali Kutay Kian Wright Wendy Wright Thank you to our gracious sponsors Volunteers for their generosity and support. Arnaud Cabanel Soirée du Vin would not be possible without them. Gavin Conway Mathieu Farrugia Jean-François Merckling Véronique Merckling Corporate Sponsors Diane Morris Mount Eden Vineyards Kevin Peng K&L Wine Merchants Keith Quiggins Surf Air A Special Thanks To Rosé Level Sponsor Clyde Beffa Jeffrey Patterson Wilkinson Preservation Jim Clendenen Greg Quiroga Philippe Dietz Veronique Rahmati Tom Forgarty Jr. Addison Rex Table Sponsors Rob Jensen Robert Rex Daniel & Sophie Bromberg Michael Kerr Jim Varner Tyrome & Renee Brown John Modiri Mark Vernon Thierry & Belinda Nivaggioli Rami & Houda Rahim 8 9 Pouring Vintners Guest Speaker We are excited to welcome the following vintners to Soirée du Vin.

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