Sunday, September 26, 2021
Our community is looking forward to returning to the annual Soirée du Vin Wine Auction, and doing so in a way that’s safe for all guests, pourers, staff, and venue employees in accordance with guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With this said, all in attendance are required to show proof of full vaccination at the door.
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.
Event Schedule
| 5:00 PM | Check-In |
| Hors d’oeuvres & Wine Tasting | |
| 6:30 PM | Wine-Paired Gourmet Dinner | Menu |
| 6:45 PM | Guest Speaker |
| 7:00 PM | Live Auction |
| 8:45 PM | Check-Out |
Silicon Valley's Premier Wine Auction
2021 Pouring Vintners
Meet the vintners who will personally pour their wine for all guests during the tasting hour. They have also generously donated a wine experience to the live auction. Please consider supporting their wineries through tasting events or direct wine purchases by clicking on each photo.
Anthony Truchard II, Truchard Vineyards
Special Guest Speaker
Anthony grew up running between vines and climbing on tractors. As early as the age of 12, he began working among the vines by helping his father with virtually every element of the vineyard—learning which rootstock to select, planting vines, and irrigation to name a few. In the winery, he racked barrels, punched down wine, and learned the art of blending. Through these hands-on experiences, Anthony learned to appreciate every aspect of winemaking and honed his palate.
His studies took him to Southern California, where he graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Biology from the University of California Santa Barbara. As a university student, he further developed his wine knowledge by working and managing local boutique wine shops and restaurants. These experiences—the interactions with wine lovers in different settings—were his initial lessons in sales and marketing. They helped him gain an ability to appreciate and discern what a customer seeks when selecting a wine, either off a shelf or from a wine list.
Today, alongside his parents, Anthony works incessantly and passionately to maintain the integrity of his family’s wines and loves sharing them with the world.
2021 Live Auction Lots
Every year, the live auction portion of Soirée du Vin features wine auction lots carefully selected by the event's Steering Committee, as well as trips, dinners, and unique experiences that cannot be found anywhere else.
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Santa Barbara Wine Experience
Full Details
3 Nights at Au Bon Climat's Rancho La Cuna for 4Au Bon Climat offers you an exclusive wine experience at its Santa Maria winery, which is located in the beautiful Bien Nacido Vineyard and rarely open to the public. After gaining an insider’s view of the winery, you’ll sit down with the winery staff for a gourmet lunch, a tradition started by the late Jim Clendenen. Adding to an already highly coveted lot, Au Bon Climat invites you for a three-night stay at its Rancho La Cuna, located in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country. This spacious ranch house sits on a bluff of 100-acre estate with majestic views overlooking the valley and the estate vineyards. -
Truchard Vineyards
Full Details
Lunch and Tasting for 4Meet the Truchards. They are the ones behind a small, family-owned winery that has produced exceptional grapes for almost 50 years and made their own wine for over 30. Founded by Tony and Jo Ann, Truchard Vineyards values quality over quantity. They prefer to keep their wines excellent and personal. You will enjoy a lunch for four at the beautiful and storied Truchard Vineyards estate in Carneros Valley, where you will be joined by Suzanne and Anthony II Truchard. Then you will taste some of their library wines, a selection of older vintages from their personal cellar! -
Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Full Details
2 Nights at Clif Family's Cold Springs Estate for 8The delightful Clif Family Winery’s Cold Springs Estate embraces the heart of wine country with luxurious authenticity. In this stylish 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom guesthouse with its signature artisan aesthetic, your party will wake up to the soft melodies of nature that extend throughout all 22 acres of this gorgeous property. Let the morning hours drift away in the timeless ambience of your verdant surroundings, but remember, you are in Napa. There are tastings to be had! -
Wine-paired Lunch to Make You a Happy Camper
Full Details
Wine-paired 4-course Lunch for 6 at CamperTreat yourself and five guests to an exquisite lunch featuring a four-course menu crafted by Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel at Camper in Menlo Park. Your meal will be paired with wines provided by our wine connoisseurs—and INTL parents—Christophe Mallard and Samantha Wang. Avid wine collectors, they have close to 3,000 bottles in their cellar! Chef Greg has sharpened his skills over the course of his impressive career working in top restaurants across the world, such as Mugaritz in Spain, Per Se in NYC, and Quince in SF. This will be a lunch to remember! -
Wine-Paired Dinner: La Vallée du Rhône
Full Details
Food & Wine from the Rhône Valley for 6Enjoy a fabulous dinner prepared by Silicon Valley International School parents Véronique and Boris Micha paired with wines from Rhône Valley’s renowned winemakers. Born and raised in Lyon, one of the food capitals of the world and the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Véronique and Boris will treat you to an exquisite dinner inspired by over 30 years of living in the city. Having already hosted five wine-paired dinners, Véronique has earned a culinary reputation at INTL for her elegant creations of French dishes. Prepare to delight your palate as Véronique and Boris treat you to fine food, fine wine, and an evening to savor! -
Paris VIP Golf for Two
Full Details
1 Round of Golf with All-Access to Member AreasYou and a golfing partner can enjoy some of the best courses in the world by playing at the most private championship golf clubs of Paris—as members, no less! Be chauffeured to a private championship golf club, where a golf concierge will have planned your day, including a warm-up session followed by your own private round of golf on your choice of the following renowned championship courses: Fontainebleau, Saint-Germain, Chantilly, or Le Golf National. During your incredible day of golf, you will partake of a 2-course lunch with wine. After holing your last shot, you will be treated to celebratory drinks on the course. Play golf like the champions, and overcome the challenges of a legendary course; this private experience is a true joy for passionate golfers. -
Unique Estate Experience with Guillaume
Full Details
Tour & Tasting with Winemaker/Owner for 4Take a terroir tour with Guillaume Fabre, owner and vigneron of Clos Solène Winery. You and three others will enjoy views of the newly planted estate, discover the unique terroir and viticultural practices, and savor a couple of barrel samples in the wine cellar. The tour will be followed by a private tasting of five wines with one of the estate hosts. But you don’t have to wait until your tour to enjoy these incredible wines, for you will leave Soirée Du Vin with a magnum bottle of Clos Solène’s flagship reserve wine, the 2019 Fleur de Solène! -
Discover L’Aventure
Full Details
Private Tour & Tasting for 6Your adventure will start with driving the scenic road to L’Aventure, a winery tucked away among the sun-drenched hills of Paso Robles. You and five friends will have the privilege to visit this modern and magical estate known for its small production and outstanding blends. You will discover L’Aventure’s unique wines, creative blends of Rhône and Bordeaux varieties. But you will already have claimed a piece of the treasure long before you set off for the winery. Return home from Soirée Du Vin with your prize: three of the estate’s best wines, including the 2018 Estate Cuvée, which has earned incredible scores from critics, such as 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck. After this unforgettable adventure, you will understand the passion, feeling, and wine-wizardry that drives L’Aventure! -
Filipino Dinner for Two and 2-Night Stay
Full Details
Dinner at ABACÁ and Stay at Kimpton Alton HotelEnjoy the incredible Filipino cuisine of San Francisco’s rising star, Chef Francis Ang, with a dinner for two at his brand-new, brick-and-mortar restaurant, Abaca! Turn this into a staycation with two nights at the new, upscale Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf. Francis Ang trained under the famous Chef Gary Danko and was the executive pastry chef of the acclaimed Fifth Floor Restaurant, where he received numerous accolades, including Food and Wine magazine’s “People’s Best Pastry Chef” for the West Coast and a nomination for Zagat’s “30 Under 30” in San Francisco. -
Rocking Las Vegas
Full Details
STING: My Songs at the Caesars Palace ColosseumRock out with Grammy Award winning rock legend STING as he plays his greatest hits at the Colosseum during your two night stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Experience the incredible performance from the best section, front and center, between the stage and the mixing booth, providing the best listening experience possible. Experience Las Vegas like an emperor, and treat yourself to a world-famous music experience like no other! -
Ridge Vineyards: Tasting and Two Modern Classics
Full Details
Estate Tasting for 6 + Two 3L BottlesRidge Vineyards invites you and five friends to one of their beautiful winery locations for an outdoor estate tasting. 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. You will receive two 3L bottles of impeccable Zinfandel wine: the 2016 Lytton Springs and the 2016 Geyserville, each bearing the signature of John Olney, head winemaker and COO. Treat your friends and family to an estate tasting at one of the world-famous Ridge Vineyards locations. -
Tour and Tasting with Tom Fogarty Jr.
Full Details
Intimate Tasting & Tour for 4When you arrive at Thomas Fogarty Winery, you will be greeted by a spectacular view that looks across Silicon Valley. You and three guests will embark on a tour led by Tom Fogarty Jr. Your tour through the eight estate vineyards will not only give you insight into the vineyard’s history of organic farming practices; you will be treated to unforgettable views, sounds, and smells as you meander through your guided tour of a breathtaking Santa Cruz vineyard. Atop the Mountains on the Northern California coast, the intricate microclimates of Fogarty Vineyard provide the perfect conditions for Pinot Noir grapes to flourish. You have the exclusive opportunity to taste a wine that perfectly embodies the best characteristics of this unique appellation.
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Santa Barbara Wine Experience
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3 Nights at Au Bon Climat's Rancho La Cuna for 4Au Bon Climat offers you an exclusive wine experience at its Santa Maria winery, which is located in the beautiful Bien Nacido Vineyard and rarely open to the public. After gaining an insider’s view of the winery, you’ll sit down with the winery staff for a gourmet lunch, a tradition started by the late Jim Clendenen. Adding to an already highly coveted lot, Au Bon Climat invites you for a three-night stay at its Rancho La Cuna, located in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country. This spacious ranch house sits on a bluff of 100-acre estate with majestic views overlooking the valley and the estate vineyards. -
Truchard Vineyards
Read More
Lunch and Tasting for 4Meet the Truchards. They are the ones behind a small, family-owned winery that has produced exceptional grapes for almost 50 years and made their own wine for over 30. Founded by Tony and Jo Ann, Truchard Vineyards values quality over quantity. They prefer to keep their wines excellent and personal. You will enjoy a lunch for four at the beautiful and storied Truchard Vineyards estate in Carneros Valley, where you will be joined by Suzanne and Anthony II Truchard. Then you will taste some of their library wines, a selection of older vintages from their personal cellar! -
Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Read More
2 Nights at Clif Family's Cold Springs Estate for 8The delightful Clif Family Winery’s Cold Springs Estate embraces the heart of wine country with luxurious authenticity. In this stylish 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom guesthouse with its signature artisan aesthetic, your party will wake up to the soft melodies of nature that extend throughout all 22 acres of this gorgeous property. Let the morning hours drift away in the timeless ambience of your verdant surroundings, but remember, you are in Napa. There are tastings to be had! -
Wine-paired Lunch to Make You a Happy Camper
Read More
Wine-paired 4-course Lunch for 6 at CamperTreat yourself and five guests to an exquisite lunch featuring a four-course menu crafted by Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel at Camper in Menlo Park. Your meal will be paired with wines provided by our wine connoisseurs—and INTL parents—Christophe Mallard and Samantha Wang. Avid wine collectors, they have close to 3,000 bottles in their cellar! Chef Greg has sharpened his skills over the course of his impressive career working in top restaurants across the world, such as Mugaritz in Spain, Per Se in NYC, and Quince in SF. This will be a lunch to remember! -
Wine-Paired Dinner: La Vallée du Rhône
Read More
Food & Wine from the Rhône Valley for 6Enjoy a fabulous dinner prepared by Silicon Valley International School parents Véronique and Boris Micha paired with wines from Rhône Valley’s renowned winemakers. Born and raised in Lyon, one of the food capitals of the world and the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Véronique and Boris will treat you to an exquisite dinner inspired by over 30 years of living in the city. Having already hosted five wine-paired dinners, Véronique has earned a culinary reputation at INTL for her elegant creations of French dishes. Prepare to delight your palate as Véronique and Boris treat you to fine food, fine wine, and an evening to savor! -
Paris VIP Golf for Two
Read More
1 Round of Golf with All-Access to Member AreasYou and a golfing partner can enjoy some of the best courses in the world by playing at the most private championship golf clubs of Paris—as members, no less! Be chauffeured to a private championship golf club, where a golf concierge will have planned your day, including a warm-up session followed by your own private round of golf on your choice of the following renowned championship courses: Fontainebleau, Saint-Germain, Chantilly, or Le Golf National. During your incredible day of golf, you will partake of a 2-course lunch with wine. After holing your last shot, you will be treated to celebratory drinks on the course. Play golf like the champions, and overcome the challenges of a legendary course; this private experience is a true joy for passionate golfers. -
Unique Estate Experience with Guillaume
Read More
Tour & Tasting with Winemaker/Owner for 4Take a terroir tour with Guillaume Fabre, owner and vigneron of Clos Solène Winery. You and three others will enjoy views of the newly planted estate, discover the unique terroir and viticultural practices, and savor a couple of barrel samples in the wine cellar. The tour will be followed by a private tasting of five wines with one of the estate hosts. But you don’t have to wait until your tour to enjoy these incredible wines, for you will leave Soirée Du Vin with a magnum bottle of Clos Solène’s flagship reserve wine, the 2019 Fleur de Solène! -
Discover L’Aventure
Read More
Private Tour & Tasting for 6Your adventure will start with driving the scenic road to L’Aventure, a winery tucked away among the sun-drenched hills of Paso Robles. You and five friends will have the privilege to visit this modern and magical estate known for its small production and outstanding blends. You will discover L’Aventure’s unique wines, creative blends of Rhône and Bordeaux varieties. But you will already have claimed a piece of the treasure long before you set off for the winery. Return home from Soirée Du Vin with your prize: three of the estate’s best wines, including the 2018 Estate Cuvée, which has earned incredible scores from critics, such as 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck. After this unforgettable adventure, you will understand the passion, feeling, and wine-wizardry that drives L’Aventure! -
Filipino Dinner for Two and 2-Night Stay
Read More
Dinner at ABACÁ and Stay at Kimpton Alton HotelEnjoy the incredible Filipino cuisine of San Francisco’s rising star, Chef Francis Ang, with a dinner for two at his brand-new, brick-and-mortar restaurant, Abaca! Turn this into a staycation with two nights at the new, upscale Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf. Francis Ang trained under the famous Chef Gary Danko and was the executive pastry chef of the acclaimed Fifth Floor Restaurant, where he received numerous accolades, including Food and Wine magazine’s “People’s Best Pastry Chef” for the West Coast and a nomination for Zagat’s “30 Under 30” in San Francisco. -
Rocking Las Vegas
Read More
STING: My Songs at the Caesars Palace ColosseumRock out with Grammy Award winning rock legend STING as he plays his greatest hits at the Colosseum during your two night stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Experience the incredible performance from the best section, front and center, between the stage and the mixing booth, providing the best listening experience possible. Experience Las Vegas like an emperor, and treat yourself to a world-famous music experience like no other! -
Ridge Vineyards: Tasting and Two Modern Classics
Read More
Estate Tasting for 6 + Two 3L BottlesRidge Vineyards invites you and five friends to one of their beautiful winery locations for an outdoor estate tasting. 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. You will receive two 3L bottles of impeccable Zinfandel wine: the 2016 Lytton Springs and the 2016 Geyserville, each bearing the signature of John Olney, head winemaker and COO. Treat your friends and family to an estate tasting at one of the world-famous Ridge Vineyards locations. -
Tour and Tasting with Tom Fogarty Jr.
Read More
Intimate Tasting & Tour for 4When you arrive at Thomas Fogarty Winery, you will be greeted by a spectacular view that looks across Silicon Valley. You and three guests will embark on a tour led by Tom Fogarty Jr. Your tour through the eight estate vineyards will not only give you insight into the vineyard’s history of organic farming practices; you will be treated to unforgettable views, sounds, and smells as you meander through your guided tour of a breathtaking Santa Cruz vineyard. Atop the Mountains on the Northern California coast, the intricate microclimates of Fogarty Vineyard provide the perfect conditions for Pinot Noir grapes to flourish. You have the exclusive opportunity to taste a wine that perfectly embodies the best characteristics of this unique appellation.
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Your Support Matters
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 educates children through a rigorous, collaborative, bilingual curriculum that promotes active engagement and responsible international consciousness.
INTL educates children through a rigorous, collaborative, bilingual curriculum that promotes active engagement and responsible international consciousness.
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 children of the Silicon Valley International School.
Past Soirée du Vin Galleries & Testimonials
SOIRÉE DU VIN WINE AUCTION
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM
Tickets: $275
Your ticket includes access to the wine tasting hour, a wine-paired gourmet dinner, and an unforgettable live auction experience.
Tickets: $275
Your ticket includes access to the wine tasting hour, a wine-paired gourmet dinner, and an unforgettable live auction experience.
Silicon Valley International School
151 Laura Lane
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Soirée du Vin is Silicon Valley's must-attend event for all who enjoy fine wine, gourmet food, and great company.
Steering Committee Members: Patricia Colin, Stéphane Hauradou, Tania Hauradou, Albert Huntington, Christophe Mallard, Mica Eades Mayo, Stephen Mayo, Boris Micha, Véronique Micha, Mathieu Nervet-Labbe, Paulina Nervet-Labbe, Chris Stevens-Yu, Nicholas Stevens-Yu, Linda Wang, Samantha Wang
Steering Committee Members: Patricia Colin, Stéphane Hauradou, Tania Hauradou, Albert Huntington, Christophe Mallard, Mica Eades Mayo, Stephen Mayo, Boris Micha, Véronique Micha, Mathieu Nervet-Labbe, Paulina Nervet-Labbe, Chris Stevens-Yu, Nicholas Stevens-Yu, Linda Wang, Samantha Wang
