The scholarship fund at UC Davis School of Viticulture and Enology was created in the memory of Michael Bonaccorsi, one
of California's most gifted and passionate young winemakers. Scholarships are a key component of the UC Davis' Department
of Viticulture and Enology's teaching program, one that provides a vital stepping stone for students pursuing careers
in the California wine industry. Awarding a scholarship to a deserving student is one of the most direct and powerful ways
to impact their lives. Scholarships also ensure that outstanding students are recognized for their achievements and deserving
students receive the financial assistance they need.
Michael Bonaccorsi will serve as an inspiration for many
future generations of California wine industry leaders because of this scholarship fund. It will provide a lasting legacy
of a great California winemaker at one of the finest wine education centers in the world - UC Davis.
Announcing...
2008 Central Coast Wine and Food Celebration and Auction
benefiting the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship fund at UC Davis School of Viticulture and Enology
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Wally's Wine & Spirits
| 2107 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles
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Once again, Wally's popular summer afternoon tasting will include over 50 Central Coast wineries. To date, confirmed wineries
include Sea Smoke, Saxum, Au Bon Climat, Qupé, Hitching Post Wines, Fiddlehead, Loring, Beckmen, Rusack, L'Aventure,
Presidio, Talley, Ambullneo, Whitcraft, Row Eleven, Paige 23, Summerland, Calera, Tantara, Linne Calodo, Arcadian, Turley,
Claiborne & Churchill and Talbott.
With some of the best chefs and restaurants represented, including
Frank Ostini showcasing the art of grilling on his traveling Santa Maria Barbecue pit from The Hitching Post,
returning guests from Los Angeles are Osteria and Pizzeria Mozza by Nancy Silverton and
Mario Batali, La Brea Bakery, Spago Beverly Hills, Lucques/A.O.C., Grace/BLD, Campanile, Boule/Comme
Ça, the Hungry Cat and Sushi Roku. Featured from the best of the Central Coast are: Bouchon, Olio
e Limone and Brothers' Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern. Joining the event for the first time
are Jar and Gelato Bar from Los Angeles and Pasolivo and Artisan from Paso Robles.
In
addition to the wine and food tasting, guests are invited to participate in a silent auction of rare wine offerings and premier
gift packages. Last year's live auction items included both a Martha's Vineyard and NewYork City vacation package.
All funds received will directly benefit the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship Fund. To entertain the crowd, Gary Burk's
lively group, the Inexpensive Winos, will reprise last year's musical performance.
