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AUGUST 6-9, 2020 • NAPA VALLEY, CA SPONSORED BY: KATIE COURIC COACH K Katie is an award- Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski winning journalist and New is an inaugural V Foundation York Times best-selling author. Board member, Duke Univer- sity Head Men’s Basketball Coach She was the first woman to solo and the all-time winningest coach in anchor a network evening newscast, NCAA basketball history. He has won CBS Evening News, and was co-anchor five NCAA Championships, five global of NBC’s Today Show. She has won a championships and three consecutive duPont-Columbia, a Peabody, two Edward Olympic gold medals while coaching the R. Murrows, a Walter Cronkite Award, and USA National Men’s Basketball Team. multiple Emmys. The V Foundation Wine Celebration is thrilled In addition to writing The Best Advice I to welcome Coach K as host for the 13th Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary time. “I think you have to have an Lives, Couric’s memoir will be published in Spring 2021. enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal. And you have to be willing to work for it.” — Jim Valvano ANDY GRAMMER MICHAEL MINA Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere- With accolades including a Michelin star at his flagship San Francisco restaurant sized smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality and endless MICHAEL MINA, James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage” charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits—each certified gold inductee and Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Chef Michael Mina or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Fine By Me” and its continues to dazzle the culinary world with over 45 bold dining follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are both certified platinum. concepts across the globe. Chef Mina brings together the His 2014 sophomore offering,Magazines or Novels, best of his Middle Eastern heritage with the finest went gold and yielded the gold “Good To Be Alive of Mediterranean ingredients and techniques (Hallelujah).” During this chapter, the single to create a completely unique culinary “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple- adventure. platinum status globally. WELCOME THURSDAY / AUGUST 6 Julie Maples is the daughter of Retired HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON Executive Vice President of ESPN, Inc., V WINE CELEBRATION Jim Allegro, and Chairwoman of the Perry Lang’s V Foundation Wine Celebration. Julie EVENT HIGHLIGHTS is also the General Partner of FYRFLY Perry Lang’s, located in the heart of wine country, is an approachable chophouse with California sensibilities. Adam Perry Lang’s second eponymous Venture Partners. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 restaurant will showcase his one-of-a-kind Dry Aged Beef Program and • Hall of Fame Luncheon seasonally-driven, produce-forward dishes, alongside some of the finest wines Dear V Foundation Friends and Family, Perry Lang’s, Yountville in Napa Valley. During our 21st Annual Wine Celebration, our amazing • Humanitarians & Founders Dinner Hosted by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski community helped push the total amount raised for cancer Frank Family Vineyards Chef Adam Perry Lang, Award-Winning Barbecue & Meat Master By Private Invitation Only research to over $115 million! This tremendous success would • Dinner with the Docs NOT be possible without each and every one of you. With your Far Niente Winery HUMANITARIANS & FOUNDERS DINNER support, we are so much closer to achieving Victory Over Featuring Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff Cancer®! Frank Family Vineyards • Reception & Private Concert Performance The 2020 Wine Celebration has so much in store for you: award- Alpha Omega Winery First constructed in 1884, and refinished with native sandstone from the nearby hills in 1906, the iconic Larkmead building is now considered an winning journalist and television Hall of Famer Katie Couric Featuring Multiple-Platinum Artist Andy Grammer archetype of California’s wine country—appearing on the National Register will lead our charge to raise money during this year’s Fund-A- of Historical Places and listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state Need for colorectal cancer research. Despite being the 4th most FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 of California. Frank Family Vineyards honors the building’s history by common cancer, colorectal cancer remains the second leading continuing to hand-craft superb wines. cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. Katie’s personal • Presidents & Vintner Grant Hosted by Rich & Leslie Frank connection to colorectal cancer has led her to become a leading Honorees Luncheon Louis M. Martini Winery By Invitation Only for Giving Club Members cancer advocate who has helped to raise more than $600 million to support cutting-edge collaborative science and its research. • Sponsor Reception DINNER WITH THE DOCS The Grove We are proud to announce, for the first time in Wine Celebration Far Niente Winery history, we will have a musical entertainer who is directly aligned • “Rock The V” Party at The Pavilion The Estate Yountville Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to dine with the world-class doctors with our mission. Please join us in welcoming multi-platinum and researchers of the V Scientific Advisory Committee at the Far Niente artist Andy Grammer to the stage at our private concert during winery. Surrounded by 13 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Far our opening night event at Alpha Omega Winery! Niente is thought by many to be among the most stunning landscapes in the SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020 Napa Valley. Chef Alejandro Ayala will prepare a sumptuous dinner paired We are thrilled to announce Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski will • Answer for Cancer with a superb selection of highly-acclaimed wines. return for his 14th year to host our Saturday night gala at the Research Symposium & Marketplace Hosted by Proprietress Beth Nickel beautiful Nickel & Nickel Winery. We will also be featuring the The Social, The Estate Yountville Chef Alejandro Ayala, James Beard Award Honoree bold flavors and creative culinary innovations of Michelin-star • Saturday Night Gala at Nickel & Nickel: Chef Michael Mina. Showcase Auction & Reception RECEPTION & PRIVATE CONCERT BY Our sincerest gratitude to all of you for standing Gala Dinner & Program MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST ANDY GRAMMER #shouldertoshoulder with us and for your longtime support of the Host Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski Alpha Omega Winery V Foundation. Together, we will crush this disease once and for all! Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Katie Couric Michelin Chef Michael Mina Alpha Omega’s extraordinary winemakers, along with historic vineyards, We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Napa Valley combine to create premiere wines that express the essence of this famous on August 6-9! Live Auction wine region. Guests will enjoy a private performance by multi-platinum with Emmy Award-Winner John Curley singer and songwriter Andy Grammer, who has consistently delivered Warmly, stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality Dolce Lounge and endless charisma. Robust instrumentation will uphold a feeling of Featuring DJ Lucien unabashed positivity from Grammer throughout the evening. This uplifting spirit is defined in his hit single, “Don’t Give Up On Me.” • Corona Nightclub The Social, The Estate Yountville Hosted by Proprietors Robin & Michelle Baggett JULIE MAPLES Chef Victor Scargle, Executive Chef, The Estate Yountville FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIR, THE V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION FRIDAY / AUGUST 7 FRIDAY / AUGUST 7 SATURDAY / AUGUST 8 PRESIDENTS & VINTNER GRANT ANSWER FOR CANCER RESEARCH HONOREES LUNCHEON SYMPOSIUM & MARKETPLACE Sponsored by Sponsored by The Social, The Estate Yountville Louis M. Martini Winery Hosted by Dr. William Nelson, Cancer Center Director, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Louis M. Martini is an iconic Napa Valley winery that has crafted high Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins caliber Cabernet Sauvignon since 1933. Pioneering founder Louis M. Martini played an integral role in establishing Napa Valley as one of the world’s RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM premier winegrowing regions. Acquired by Gallo in 2002, guests will enjoy The V Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of the nation’s leading the newly restored winery, which showcases the commitment to crafting physicians and research scientists from prominent universities and cancer world-class Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley while dining with Gina centers, discuss current advances and discoveries into clinical applications, Gallo, granddaughter of Julio Gallo, and winemaker of the Gallo Signature new diagnostics and alternative treatments for cancer. By focusing on Series. brilliant young investigators, the Scientific Advisory Committee works Hosted by Proprietress Gina Gallo toward accomplishing the goal of the foundation: eradicating cancer. Chef Jeffery Russell, Former Chef, Aureole and Charlie Palmer Group Chef Nash Cognetti, Former Chef, Tra Vigne MARKETPLACE By Invitation Only for Giving Club Members Guests savor boutique and legendary wines with a fusion of edibles. “ROCK THE V” PARTY Showcasing the All-Stars of Cancer Research NICKEL & NICKEL WINERY Sponsored by The Estate Yountville FAMED RESTAURATEURS AND CHEFS SHOWCASE AUCTION & RECEPTION Food enthusiasts and well-seasoned cooks alike can indulge their gourmand interests while interacting with the region’s top chefs and culinary professionals GALA DINNER & LIVE AUCTION WINE COUNTRY’S PREEMINENT VINTNERS Hosted by Enjoy handcrafted wines, prized varietals and new releases from world- Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski renowned winemakers Featuring CONNOISSEUR WINE AUCTION Award-Winning Journalist Katie Couric Bid on one-of-a-kind cases of custom-created wine blends from celebrated & winemakers Michelin Chef Michael Mina DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY DOLCE LOUNGE Join us back at The Social “DON’T GIVE UP . DON’T EVER GIVE UP!”® CORONA NIGHTCLUB REGISTER TO ATTEND AT WINECELEBRATION.ORG OR CONTACT SASHA MICHAEL: [email protected] OR (707) 244-3916. FUND-A-NEED / COLON CANCER RESEARCH AUCTION LOTS “Our trip was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND MEMORABLE — FUND-A-NEED from the restaurants we enjoyed in Sydney, to the incredible places we visited in Adelaide, and the Australian Colorectal Cancer Research Open Championships in Melbourne.