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From Vine to Vision: How Vida Valiente Is Changing Lives
One of my favorite parts of working in wine is the people I meet along the way — women whose stories remind me that wine is never just what’s in the glass. It’s a reflection of who we are, where we come from, and the change we hope to spark in the world. Susana Cueva Drumwright is one of those women.
Vida Valiente Supports Aspiring Stanford Students
One Napa Valley winery is making a difference in the lives of aspiring college students. On Jan. 24, Vida Valiente, a St. Helena-based winery, conducted its third annual Vida Valiente Foundation charity auction in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Vida Valiente Foundation merges wine with educational philanthropy
The Vida Valiente Foundation in Napa pairs luxury wine with educational philanthropy, aiding first-gen Stanford students mentorships and scholarships.
6 Questions with Vida Valiente Foundation Founder Susana Cueva Drumwright
Susana Cueva Drumwright, co-founder and CEO of the Vida Valiente Foundation (vidavalientefoundation.org), helps underprivileged students flourish.
3 Fabulous Wines Crafted By Women
March is Women’s History Month and International Woman’s Day was last week. So, for Wine Wednesday we turn the spotlight on women in the wine world.
Latina Wine Exec Supports First-Generation Students
These Are the 15 New California Wineries You Need to Know in 2025
To drink better wine, start with these new names
Why Collectors Are Clamoring for This Winemaker’s Every Release
Sam Kaplan has become a star among aficionados.
Napa's Vida Valiente Winery helps first generation students at Stanford
Vida Valiente, which just opened a tasting salon in downtown Napa, is donating $100 of each bottle of its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon toward funding the Vida Valiente Foundation. The foundation, which partners with Stanford University, fully funds the tuition for 25-35 first generation, low-income students, for all four years. Co-Founder Susana Cueva Drumwright sat down with KTVU's Betty Yu.
Napa Valley's Most Philanthropic Wine Label Debuts Tasting Salon
Living a valiant life is something for which Vida Valiente founders are aiming. Today, the winery is proud to announce the opening of its tasting salon in downtown Napa. Founded by vintner-philanthropists Hayes Drumwright & Susana Cueva Drumwright and winemakers Sam & Nancy Kaplan, the label debuted in late fall 2021 with its release of 2019 The Movement™, its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon blend. The tasting salon was opened is an effort to meet consumer demand for Vida Valiente following critical acclaim and outstanding accolades for not only their wines, but their mission statement and follow-through as well.
Vida Valiente Winery and Foundation’s Napa in Cabo Auction
Now in its second year of providing scholarships for underprivileged students at Stanford University, Vida Valiente recently raised over $1.25 million at its annual auction at Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Vida Valiente Foundation receives partial funding from its flagship wine, The Movement, an acclaimed cabernet sauvignon blend crafted by 100-point winemaker Sam Kaplan. Through leadership initiatives, financial scholarships and annual retreats, the Foundation offers admitted college students unparalleled exposure to professionals for guidance and opportunities.
How A Napa Valley Wine Helps First-Generation Students At Stanford
2021 Vida Valiente The Movement Cabernet Sauvignon
Vida Valiente Appoints Genevieve Echavarrie as General Manager
How One Of Napa’s Only Hispanic Woman Executives is Using Wine to Create a More Equitable US
Unbreakable: Memento Mori and Vida Valiente
Genius Farmer: Sam Kaplan continues to be one of the most talented winemakers in the region. He might also be the kindest.
The Kids To Take A Chance On, Part Two: Vida Valiente Scholars As A New Iteration Of Philanthropy Through Wine
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Susana Cueva Drumwright — Mentoring Disadvantaged Students Through Stanford University
Napa Valley Winery Raises $500,000 to Put Low-income Students Through College
Last weekend, Napa Valley wine label Vida Valiente raised US$535,000 at its first annual auction which was hosted to raise money for first-generation low-income students at California’s Stanford University.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Best California Reds In Large Format Bottles
Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates at First Annual Auction in Los Cabos
These Are The Best And Brightest Philanthropists In The Bay Area
Vida Valiente Unveils Cabernet Sauvignon Blend "The Movement"
The Napa Valley wine brand was created to support first-generation students through its namesake foundation.
California Sage: Meet US Winemaking Wizard Sam Kaplan
From helping his father with his small vineyard in Oklahoma to being consultant and co-owner of multiple wineries across California, Sam Kaplan's 'valiant life' in Napa wine's top tier has grown to the point that now he's ready to start giving back.
Introducing Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation
Napa Valley's newest winery will donate $100 per bottle of it's flagship Cabernet to fund it's namesake foundation, partnering with Sanford University to support talented first generation low-income students
Rebels With a Cause
"Vida Valiente is a new Napa family wine label, estate winery and philanthropic foundation from tech entrepreneur Hayes Drumwright (co-founder of Memento Mori) and his wife, Susana, as well as winemakers Sam and Nancy Kaplan. Susana is a first-generation American, and the foundation (vidavalientefoundation.org) was conceived by her to help fellow first-generation students find the perseverance and special insights required when navigating the uncharted territory of young careers."
Meet The Next Generation Of Power Philanthropists Across The Country
The next generation of power philanthropists is not just here to champion a cause - but revolutionize the world along the way.
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