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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
Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates
Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates at First Annual Auction in Los Cabos
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Best California Reds In Large Format Bottles
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
All The Reasons To Visit Napa And Sonoma Right Now
2019 Vida Valiente The Movement Review
Wine Spectator's James Molesworth reviews Vida Valiente's inaugural 2019 The Movement Cabernet Sauvignon
Best of Wine Country 2021
"Winemaker Best Up and Comer - Winner: Sam Kaplan"
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."
11 Superb New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons to Drink This Fall
"...Vida Valiente was created with a purpose: to support first-generation American, low-income students on their path through college into the professional world."
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