FAST FACTS

Foundation Purpose Statement

• The Jimmy Mancbach Scholarship Foundation allows young up and coming wine professionals the unique opportunity to travel to specially selected wineries during harvest. These annual recipients will work with some of the most talented and celebrated winemakers and viticulturists in the wine industry.


• The Jimmy Mancbach Memorial Scholarship Foundation was made possible by the many friends of Jimmy Mancbach in the wine & food industry and various other contributions. Over 100 prestigious wineries and 50 restaurants made donations for an On-Line Auction that was held in October 2007.


• To date over 15 prominent California wineries have agreed to host scholarship recipients on a rotating basis. The foundation also seeks fine wine vintners who are in need of additional help during harvest season.

• The 2008 hosting wineries were Soter Vineyards, Tandem Vineyards and Hanzell Vineyards.
• The 2009 hosting wineries were Au Bon Climat Winery, Vinecliff Winery and Soter Vineyards.
• The 2010 hosting wineries were Au Bon Climat Winery, Hanzell Vineyards and Heitz Wine Cellars.
• The 2011 hosting wineries were Au Bon Climat Winery, Glenlyon Winery, Hanzell Vineyards and Vinecliff Winery.

Foundation website address
www.jimmymancbachscholarsip.com

Monetary Donations
The Jimmy Mancbach Memorial Scholarship Foundation
c/o Wells Fargo Advisers
1999 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 2200
Los Angeles, CA 90067