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Last year, we saw the in-person return of our beloved wine auction for the first time since the pandemic began. This year, we look forward to making a fresh start and welcoming the event back to full capacity.
You can expect an evening of exquisite wine tastings, a wine-paired gourmet dinner, and an exciting live auction of unique experiences and exclusive wine lots all guests have come to know at Soirée du Vin.
Meet the vintners pouring wine for all guests during the tasting period, and who have generously donated wine experiences to our live auction. Please support their wineries through tasting events or direct wine purchases.
Dylan Stine, Founder of Domaine Dardagny
2022 Special Guest Speaker
As a young child visiting my maternal family in Switzerland I grew up watching my cousins, uncle, and grandpa in admiration as they worked tirelessly on the family vineyards. Lending a hand wherever they’d let me - from riding on the tractor with my grandpa, placing bottles on the assembly line or stacking pallets - I’ve always dreamt of being part of the family tradition and finding my role while being halfway around the world in Oakland.
Domaine Dardagny is an opportunity to contribute to my Swiss family’s legacy and, of equal significance, an opportunity to create our own. Starting with the award-winning wines of my family in Dardagny, Geneva, our goal is to curate a list of the finest wines from producers across all regions of Switzerland to fully represent the diversity of wine produced in this small, beautiful country. I am incredibly excited about what the future holds for Domaine Dardagny and Swiss wine.
2022 Live Auction Lots
The live auction features trips, dinners, and unique experiences, as well as wine lots carefully selected by Soiree du Vin's Steering Committee. View all event details and auction items in the auction booklet PDF version. Attendees will also receive a hard copy. Unable to attend Soirée du Vin? You can still participate by submitting an Absentee Bid. Absentee bidding gives you the opportunity to participate in the live auction for a chance at winning the auction experiences and wine. Complete this form by 4PM on Thursday, September 22nd.
Lot 3: Estate Tasting at Ridge Vineyards
Ridge has pioneered single-vineyard wine making since 1962, and at either the Monte Bello or Lytton Springs locations, you will have the opportunity to experience the estate wines known throughout the world for their excellence and distinctive sense of place.
In addition, you will take home a double magnum (3L) bottle of the impeccable 2017 Monte Bello Cabernet. With a specimen this rare, it may be difficult for wine collectors to decide whether to leave the bottle unopened in their cellar or drink it upon maturity. In fact, winemaker notes of the 2017 Monte Bello says, “A vintage that can be laid down for a good 50 years, I spent a year searching for the perfect cork to give us that ability to hold the wine for that much time.”
Treat your friends and family to an estate tasting, and add one of the best Monte Bello vintages to your cellar.
Lot 6: ENA Winemakers: A Story of Serendipity and Sustainability
Eglantine Chauffour and Alberto Bianchi invite you to Mariah Vineyards, an enchanted, cool-climate vineyard atop the exclusive Mendocino Ridge AVA. ENA makes wine on American terroirs with European personalities. She, from Provence Côte d'Azur, grew up surrounded by vines and wines. He, from Milan, could not hold his need of fermenting and delved into brewing. Yes, there are no vineyards in Milan…
Their passion for wine and viticulture took them around the world, experiencing cultures, discovering winemaking techniques and winegrowing practices. After a long search for a cool-climate vineyard to source the Pinot Noir of their dreams, they encountered Mariah Vineyards. ENA works with vineyards farmed under sustainable, organic and/or regenerative principles. Their winemaking is an assertive rather than obstructive approach towards nature.
Enjoy a lunch and tasting of ENA wines at Mariah Vineyards, and immerse yourself into the magic that goes into their winemaking.
Lot 7: A Wine-paired Fare to Make You a Happy Camper
Treat yourself and five friends to an exquisite meal featuring a 4-course seasonal menu hand-crafted by Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel at Camper in Menlo Park. Your meal will be paired with incredible wines provided by our knowledgeable wine connoisseurs—and INTL parents—Christophe Mallard and Samantha Wang.
Chef Greg has sharpened his skills over the course of his impressive career working in top-tier restaurants across the world, such as the famous Mugaritz in Spain, as well as Per Se in NYC and Quince in SF. Now, his focus is on Camper, his very own restaurant named for the notion of his customers leaving as “happy campers,” and it earns the name. Chef Greg immerses you in his philosophy that food is for sharing, food is for friends.
At the end of Soirée du Vin, the wine bottles you see in front of you will be packaged up and saved for your smashing venture.
The excursion begins with you and five friends at AxeVentures in San Jose. After everyone is finished heaving sharpened lumber at the wall, absolve your stress next door at Smash City Rage Rooms. Smash rooms, also known as rage rooms, started in 2008 in Japan and are now catching fire in the United States. You heard us! Simply place the item in front of you, grab a sledgehammer, and swing as hard as you can.
After everyone is tired out and ready to eat some delicious food, head over to The Table, an urban neighborhood restaurant located in Willow Glen to relax, unwind, and enjoy a wine and cocktail paired meal.
Switzerland is renowned for its attention to detail and production of superior quality goods such as chocolate and watches—its wine is no different. With a long history of viticulture dating back to 800 BC before the time of the Romans when the Celtics occupied the land, Switzerland's winemaking is its best kept secret!
Immerse yourself in this history with a private tasting hosted by siblings Claude and Francine Ramu of Domaine du Centaure, the estate belonging to the Ramu Family which traces its lineage back to the late 14th century in Dardagny, Switzerland and has been in operation pre-Escalade.
Your hosts have arranged lodging for up to two nights at La Ferme Pittet, a nearby bed and breakfast on a local fruit and animal farm.
Domaine du Centaure is located near the border of France and Switzerland, just 30 minutes west of Geneva. Add this rustic getaway to your next trip to eastern France or Switzerland, and discover what Swiss wine has to offer.
For your next dinner party, treat your guests to a unique and elaborate experience they will not soon forget. You and five guests will enjoy a hip and creative way to socialize—a progressive dinner party, where each course is prepared and served in a different home!
Six people will ride in style in a limousine between three Peninsula residences and gardens. Of course, a tasteful affair of this magnitude can only be enjoyed with exceptional wine, which will be hand-selected and perfectly paired for each course. This is your chance to host a dinner party of a lifetime!
Lot 15: Fine Dining with the Golden State Warriors
Watch the Golden State Warriors, reigning NBA Champions, from a Theater Box at the Chase Center. Perched in private balconies, boxes dot the sidelines and are each outfitted with four plush, theater-style seats offering unparalleled views of the court. Just steps away is access to the Theater Box Club, a premium hospitality suite with a 5-star dining experience and bar access, a layout that allows for a seamless transition from the courtside action to deluxe comfort.
Enjoy an expertly crafted multicourse meal prepared fresh from scratch the day of the game, with rotating seasonal menu items. Chat and network with your guests and club members at the upscale bar in this one-of-a-kind experience—only 60 Theater Boxes are available.
From some of the best seats in the house, you will witness the frenzy of the entire arena, all while enjoying the comforts of the suite life. Game time takes on new heights in this culinary experience. Go Warriors!
Lot 16: Thomas Fogarty Winery: Tour and Tasting with Tom Fogarty Jr.
When you arrive at Thomas Fogarty Winery, you and three guests will be greeted by a spectacular view that looks across Silicon Valley. From there, embark on a tour led by Tom Fogarty Jr to see the beautiful estate and to taste magnificent wine.
Fogarty Winery spans 25 acres of Burgundian-style varietals. After decades of fine-tuning and care, the family’s dream of producing high-quality wines that take full advantage of the unique soil and climate of their terroir has become reality.
Atop the Mountains on the Northern California coast, the intricate microclimates of the vineyard provide the perfect conditions for Pinot Noir grapes to flourish. You have the exclusive opportunity to taste wines directly from the barrel that perfectly embodies the best characteristics of this unique appellation. Sit down with Tom in the Salon for an afternoon tasting of library wines.
Lot 17: Clif Family Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Clif Family celebrates wine, food, and adventure in all that they do.
Their story begins with Gary and Kit’s cycling adventures through Italy where long days of cycling would end in leisurely evenings of good wine, food and hospitality. As great lovers of food, wine and adventure, Gary and Kit sought to bring these memorable experiences to their Napa Valley home. Their organic farm and estate vineyards located high atop Howell Mountain and from valley floor in the Oak Knoll District provide a bounty of grapes, olives, fruit, and vegetables to fuel the journey.
Howell Mountain is home to a rich tapestry of rolling hills and microclimates that produce some of the best wines in Napa. Nestled on top of this mountain, amid a sprawling five-acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, sits the Clif Family’s Cold Springs Estate with a guest house, your home base to an authentic Napa Valley retreat.
Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat was totally devoted to making classic, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. The convergence of cool, brisk Pacific air, marine-based soils, and east-west running valleys of the area provided an ideal place for growing exceptional grapes. Hence the name “Au Bon Climat,” the French idiom for “good place”.
Forty years later, the wines have earned a world-class reputation internationally. Jim Clendenen, “The Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat, set the objective and stayed true to its course. As the fads in California winemaking have come and gone, Au Bon Climat has maintained a laser focus in producing traditional, site-specific, nuanced, iconic wines.
Take home a set of Au Bon Climat’s Blue Series top level magnums. Each one is created from the best cuvées of impressive vineyards and receives the highest percentage of new French oak.
Lot 21: Culinary Tour de France Gourmet Experience
Participate in a unique culinary Tour de France of top vintages during a gourmet tasting evening, where wines will be perfectly matched with gastronomic dishes that will excite your taste buds. Think foie gras, Saint-Jacques scallops, cervelle de canut, mousse au chocolat façon Paul Bocuse, tarte aux pralines, and more!
Wine and gourmet enthusiasts Boris and Véronique Micha will delight your senses with the first stage of the tour in the Champagne region. Your taste buds will then cross the limestone fields of Alsace to reach the famous slopes of Bourgogne before diving into the vineyards of the Rhône Valley. At each stage, a perfectly paired local gourmet specialty will await you. The grand finale of this Tour de France will leave you breathless with a Bordeaux-inspired extravaganza of fine cheeses and a chariot de desserts.
Transport your senses along the wine regions of France and enjoy this culinary ride!
Lot 22: A Centennial Celebration: SF Opera General Director’s Box
Born in Italy more than 400 years ago during the Renaissance, opera—a combination of vocal and orchestral music, drama, visual arts and dance—has been inspiring people for ages.
You and five guests will have access to the highly coveted General Director’s Box for a performance during the San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season.
Whether you plan to enjoy a classic performance like La Traviata or Madame Butterfly, or plan to attend the world premiere of Antony and Cleopatra, be a part of San Francisco Opera’s history and experience the transformative power of musical storytelling.
House Family Vineyards planted the first seeds on their 73-acre Saratoga property in 1998, and launched their winemaking program with world-renowned winemaker Jeffrey Patterson of Mount Eden Vineyards. They then spent years lab testing soil samples and analyzing weather data before selecting the perfect varietals. Today, the Cabernet Sauvignon is their primary crop that the family produces.
Their winemaking philosophy is extremely low touch as they believe that minimizing the amount of intervention will benefit the wine’s quality, only enhancing the flavors of their Cabernet Sauvignon by blending with complimentary varietals.
With the Cabernet Sauvignon being one of the world’s most acclaimed red wines, you will not want to miss the chance to get your hands on this special vertical and add years 2011, 2012, and 2013 to your collection!
Ridge has pioneered single-vineyard wine making since 1962, and at either the Monte Bello or Lytton Springs locations, you will have the opportunity to experience the estate wines known throughout the world for their excellence and distinctive sense of place.
In addition, you will take home a double magnum (3L) bottle of the impeccable 2017 Monte Bello Cabernet. With a specimen this rare, it may be difficult for wine collectors to decide whether to leave the bottle unopened in their cellar or drink it upon maturity. In fact, winemaker notes of the 2017 Monte Bello says, “A vintage that can be laid down for a good 50 years, I spent a year searching for the perfect cork to give us that ability to hold the wine for that much time.”
Treat your friends and family to an estate tasting, and add one of the best Monte Bello vintages to your cellar.
Lot 6: ENA Winemakers: A Story of Serendipity and Sustainability
Eglantine Chauffour and Alberto Bianchi invite you to Mariah Vineyards, an enchanted, cool-climate vineyard atop the exclusive Mendocino Ridge AVA. ENA makes wine on American terroirs with European personalities. She, from Provence Côte d'Azur, grew up surrounded by vines and wines. He, from Milan, could not hold his need of fermenting and delved into brewing. Yes, there are no vineyards in Milan…
Their passion for wine and viticulture took them around the world, experiencing cultures, discovering winemaking techniques and winegrowing practices. After a long search for a cool-climate vineyard to source the Pinot Noir of their dreams, they encountered Mariah Vineyards. ENA works with vineyards farmed under sustainable, organic and/or regenerative principles. Their winemaking is an assertive rather than obstructive approach towards nature.
Enjoy a lunch and tasting of ENA wines at Mariah Vineyards, and immerse yourself into the magic that goes into their winemaking.
Lot 7: A Wine-paired Fare to Make You a Happy Camper
Treat yourself and five friends to an exquisite meal featuring a 4-course seasonal menu hand-crafted by Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel at Camper in Menlo Park. Your meal will be paired with incredible wines provided by our knowledgeable wine connoisseurs—and INTL parents—Christophe Mallard and Samantha Wang.
Chef Greg has sharpened his skills over the course of his impressive career working in top-tier restaurants across the world, such as the famous Mugaritz in Spain, as well as Per Se in NYC and Quince in SF. Now, his focus is on Camper, his very own restaurant named for the notion of his customers leaving as “happy campers,” and it earns the name. Chef Greg immerses you in his philosophy that food is for sharing, food is for friends.
At the end of Soirée du Vin, the wine bottles you see in front of you will be packaged up and saved for your smashing venture.
The excursion begins with you and five friends at AxeVentures in San Jose. After everyone is finished heaving sharpened lumber at the wall, absolve your stress next door at Smash City Rage Rooms. Smash rooms, also known as rage rooms, started in 2008 in Japan and are now catching fire in the United States. You heard us! Simply place the item in front of you, grab a sledgehammer, and swing as hard as you can.
After everyone is tired out and ready to eat some delicious food, head over to The Table, an urban neighborhood restaurant located in Willow Glen to relax, unwind, and enjoy a wine and cocktail paired meal.
Switzerland is renowned for its attention to detail and production of superior quality goods such as chocolate and watches—its wine is no different. With a long history of viticulture dating back to 800 BC before the time of the Romans when the Celtics occupied the land, Switzerland's winemaking is its best kept secret!
Immerse yourself in this history with a private tasting hosted by siblings Claude and Francine Ramu of Domaine du Centaure, the estate belonging to the Ramu Family which traces its lineage back to the late 14th century in Dardagny, Switzerland and has been in operation pre-Escalade.
Your hosts have arranged lodging for up to two nights at La Ferme Pittet, a nearby bed and breakfast on a local fruit and animal farm.
Domaine du Centaure is located near the border of France and Switzerland, just 30 minutes west of Geneva. Add this rustic getaway to your next trip to eastern France or Switzerland, and discover what Swiss wine has to offer.
For your next dinner party, treat your guests to a unique and elaborate experience they will not soon forget. You and five guests will enjoy a hip and creative way to socialize—a progressive dinner party, where each course is prepared and served in a different home!
Six people will ride in style in a limousine between three Peninsula residences and gardens. Of course, a tasteful affair of this magnitude can only be enjoyed with exceptional wine, which will be hand-selected and perfectly paired for each course. This is your chance to host a dinner party of a lifetime!
Lot 15: Fine Dining with the Golden State Warriors
Watch the Golden State Warriors, reigning NBA Champions, from a Theater Box at the Chase Center. Perched in private balconies, boxes dot the sidelines and are each outfitted with four plush, theater-style seats offering unparalleled views of the court. Just steps away is access to the Theater Box Club, a premium hospitality suite with a 5-star dining experience and bar access, a layout that allows for a seamless transition from the courtside action to deluxe comfort.
Enjoy an expertly crafted multicourse meal prepared fresh from scratch the day of the game, with rotating seasonal menu items. Chat and network with your guests and club members at the upscale bar in this one-of-a-kind experience—only 60 Theater Boxes are available.
From some of the best seats in the house, you will witness the frenzy of the entire arena, all while enjoying the comforts of the suite life. Game time takes on new heights in this culinary experience. Go Warriors!
Lot 16: Thomas Fogarty Winery: Tour and Tasting with Tom Fogarty Jr.
When you arrive at Thomas Fogarty Winery, you and three guests will be greeted by a spectacular view that looks across Silicon Valley. From there, embark on a tour led by Tom Fogarty Jr to see the beautiful estate and to taste magnificent wine.
Fogarty Winery spans 25 acres of Burgundian-style varietals. After decades of fine-tuning and care, the family’s dream of producing high-quality wines that take full advantage of the unique soil and climate of their terroir has become reality.
Atop the Mountains on the Northern California coast, the intricate microclimates of the vineyard provide the perfect conditions for Pinot Noir grapes to flourish. You have the exclusive opportunity to taste wines directly from the barrel that perfectly embodies the best characteristics of this unique appellation. Sit down with Tom in the Salon for an afternoon tasting of library wines.
Lot 17: Clif Family Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Clif Family celebrates wine, food, and adventure in all that they do.
Their story begins with Gary and Kit’s cycling adventures through Italy where long days of cycling would end in leisurely evenings of good wine, food and hospitality. As great lovers of food, wine and adventure, Gary and Kit sought to bring these memorable experiences to their Napa Valley home. Their organic farm and estate vineyards located high atop Howell Mountain and from valley floor in the Oak Knoll District provide a bounty of grapes, olives, fruit, and vegetables to fuel the journey.
Howell Mountain is home to a rich tapestry of rolling hills and microclimates that produce some of the best wines in Napa. Nestled on top of this mountain, amid a sprawling five-acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, sits the Clif Family’s Cold Springs Estate with a guest house, your home base to an authentic Napa Valley retreat.
Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat was totally devoted to making classic, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. The convergence of cool, brisk Pacific air, marine-based soils, and east-west running valleys of the area provided an ideal place for growing exceptional grapes. Hence the name “Au Bon Climat,” the French idiom for “good place”.
Forty years later, the wines have earned a world-class reputation internationally. Jim Clendenen, “The Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat, set the objective and stayed true to its course. As the fads in California winemaking have come and gone, Au Bon Climat has maintained a laser focus in producing traditional, site-specific, nuanced, iconic wines.
Take home a set of Au Bon Climat’s Blue Series top level magnums. Each one is created from the best cuvées of impressive vineyards and receives the highest percentage of new French oak.
Lot 21: Culinary Tour de France Gourmet Experience
Participate in a unique culinary Tour de France of top vintages during a gourmet tasting evening, where wines will be perfectly matched with gastronomic dishes that will excite your taste buds. Think foie gras, Saint-Jacques scallops, cervelle de canut, mousse au chocolat façon Paul Bocuse, tarte aux pralines, and more!
Wine and gourmet enthusiasts Boris and Véronique Micha will delight your senses with the first stage of the tour in the Champagne region. Your taste buds will then cross the limestone fields of Alsace to reach the famous slopes of Bourgogne before diving into the vineyards of the Rhône Valley. At each stage, a perfectly paired local gourmet specialty will await you. The grand finale of this Tour de France will leave you breathless with a Bordeaux-inspired extravaganza of fine cheeses and a chariot de desserts.
Transport your senses along the wine regions of France and enjoy this culinary ride!
Lot 22: A Centennial Celebration: SF Opera General Director’s Box
Born in Italy more than 400 years ago during the Renaissance, opera—a combination of vocal and orchestral music, drama, visual arts and dance—has been inspiring people for ages.
You and five guests will have access to the highly coveted General Director’s Box for a performance during the San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season.
Whether you plan to enjoy a classic performance like La Traviata or Madame Butterfly, or plan to attend the world premiere of Antony and Cleopatra, be a part of San Francisco Opera’s history and experience the transformative power of musical storytelling.
House Family Vineyards planted the first seeds on their 73-acre Saratoga property in 1998, and launched their winemaking program with world-renowned winemaker Jeffrey Patterson of Mount Eden Vineyards. They then spent years lab testing soil samples and analyzing weather data before selecting the perfect varietals. Today, the Cabernet Sauvignon is their primary crop that the family produces.
Their winemaking philosophy is extremely low touch as they believe that minimizing the amount of intervention will benefit the wine’s quality, only enhancing the flavors of their Cabernet Sauvignon by blending with complimentary varietals.
With the Cabernet Sauvignon being one of the world’s most acclaimed red wines, you will not want to miss the chance to get your hands on this special vertical and add years 2011, 2012, and 2013 to your collection!
Soirée du Vin aims to maintain the status of Silicon Valley’s premier wine auction. To accomplish this, we look for community partners who not only appreciate gourmet food and fine wines, but also seek to support the mission of an educational institution like the Silicon Valley International School (INTL).
INTL's focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
Soirée du Vin is a benefit for INTL's Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund. By supporting Soirée du Vin, you are helping to ensure that INTL is able to continue its mission indefinitely. Raise a glass at Soirée du Vin, and support the students of the Silicon Valley International School.
“We have talked to other winemakers, and they said that the quality of people who attend this event, who appreciate fine food and fine wine, is higher than any other event in the area, so we said, 'This is where we would like to be!' We reached out and were very fortunate to be selected to be here.”
Tom Fogarty Jr., Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards
“I can count on one hand the number of fundraising tastings I've done where I felt like the quality of the participating wineries was high across the board and the guests truly appreciated the wines ... It's a pleasure when that happens, and you guys nailed it."
Jim Varner, The Council
“I find the event to be very elegant. I love the international aspects and have had wonderful conversations with people from diverse cultures. Wine is always a calling card. When we visit another country, we can always count on the hospitality of a winemaker and count on them to explain the culture in a much deeper way than a tourist would get. The language does the same thing. If you go to a foreign country because you are studying a language, you will learn the culture because the language is really the insight into the culture.”
Mark Vernon, Ridge Vineyards
“We always like this group because they really love wine. When it’s a group that appreciates good wine, it gives us a chance to talk about it, share our stories and our ideas."
Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat
“The important thing for me is that my life changed when I learned French. I used my knowledge of French to go to Burgundy to learn how to make wine and start my own company. I gave my winery a French name, the nicknames for the wines are French, and I gave my daughter a French name. So immediately when I came in and I met the French founders of the event and school, and I saw their passion for teaching French and French culture, it sort of validated what I did and my career and has made me happy to come back each year. French culture totally changed my life. I feel a real connection to the school.”
Thierry Nivaggioli, Former Soirée du Vin Chair, 2005-2016
"My favorite part of the event is meeting with the winemakers, to hear them describe their wine and what is going on at their wineries.”
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Steering Committee Members: Patricia Colin, Myra Flores, Albert Huntington, Christophe Mallard, Boris Micha, Véronique Micha, Mathieu Nervet-Labbe, Paulina Nervet-Labbe, Scott Pribble, Linda Wang, Samantha Wang