Vintage 2026: Vendors List

Classic tradition meets American ingenuity at 10th Street Distillery. Visit their booth to enjoy California Coast Blend, STR Single Malt, and Peated Single Malt whiskies. 

Authentic Wine Selections offers a carefully-curated portfolio of wines that are faithful to their origin, balanced, and of exceptional value. Our offerings tend towards small or micro-production wines made by accomplished winemakers working with some of the world’s finest vineyard sites. Most of our selections are farmed sustainability, some are certified organic, and some Demeter-certified biodynamic. Regardless of farming or philosophy, the bottom line is we sell delicious wine.

Boochcraft is a California-made hard kombucha crafted with real organic ingredients, bold flavors and a refreshing twist. Proudly brewed in San Diego, Boochcraft brings good vibes, great taste, and a better-for-you alcohol alternative to any party!

Café Íntimo brings specialty coffee from the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, to California. Grown at high altitude, carefully selected, and artisan roasted, our coffee offers a smooth, balanced cup with rich, inviting flavors. Rooted in a family coffee-growing tradition that began with our grandfather Timoteo, every bag connects you to the land, people, and story behind each bean. Discover authentic Oaxacan coffee—crafted with tradition, shared with love. 

A boutique, family-operated, Tuscan-inspired winery founded by the Cardella Family, including Angie Cardella Meissner '96, Bill Meissner '99, Nicolas Cardella '08, and Sofie Meissner '30, located in the heart of California's Central Valley.

Sweet moments in every bite of fresh churros made to order! Be sure to enjoy Churros Las Gueritas at Vintage Santa Clara! 

Classic Wines of California, proudly owned by the Franzia family (SCU alumni) and founded in 1973, is a family-owned company that sells and distributes great products across the marketplace.

CocoTutti creates hand crafted, small batch chocolates using original and updated traditional recipes, many based upon our housemade jams, marmalades, caramels, nut butters, and toffees.  We hand decorate our products to create colorful "edible artwork."

A family-owned (including Mark Russell '92), community-minded winery in the Santa Cruz foothills crafting limited production wines made from home-grown grapes. Farmed with care, harvested by hand, and small enough to feel like family.

Farm Success Partners Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local food systems by supporting small-scale farmers and connecting them with meaningful market opportunities. Through our Food Procurement with Purpose initiative, we connect food entrepreneurs, institutions, and community organizations with fresh, locally-grown produce.

Ferrari Ranch, owned by Liz and Dave Ferrari '78, produces small-lot Pinot, Chardonnay, and Rosé from their sustainably farmed heritage vines in Corralitos, CA.

Firebrand Artisan Breads, co-owned by Pat Doud '90, is an artisan bakery founded and rooted in the East Bay, specializing in hand crafted breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods.  Firebrand Artisan Breads was founded on the vision to serve the community by creating great jobs with an emphasis on otherwise marginalized members of the Greater Bay Area. 

Downtown San Jose's Premier Cocktail Bar is inspired by the legendary Five Points area of New York City and owned by Brendan O'Flaherty '85, J.D. '89, Jeanette (Poag) O'Flaherty '86, and Jeff Hoever '82.

A small, family-owned and operated winery on Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley. Owned by Karen Fontanella '97, Fontanella Family Winery has been producing ultra-premium wines in Napa since 2006.

The Fortino family, proud owners of Fortino Winery, have been growing, crushing, fermenting, aging, bottling, and labeling their wines for over 30 years.

Fresh Victor makes a premium line of cold-pressed, refrigerated mixers for cocktails and mocktails. Their products are all-natural (clean, preservative-free, vegan, kosher, non-GMO), and their Mexican Lime & Agave flavor recently won Best Margarita Mixer from Food & Wine magazine. Alumna Clare MacMillin '23 is part of the Fresh Victor team.

GiaDomella, founded by Richard Passalacqua ’83, J.D. ’86, Victoria (Guerra) Passalacqua ’84, and family, is located in Healdsburg at the entrance to the beautiful Alexander Valley along the Russian River. The E. Passalacqua Family Estate Vineyard has been in the family since the late 1890s.

Guglielmo Winery has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years by the the Guglielmo family, including Gene Guglielmo ’71. 

Hollow Wines is an organic winery founded by Woodson "Quinn" Hobbs ’09.

Humble Sea Brewing has been crafting high quality, world-class brews since 2017 in sunny Santa Cruz, California. Since then we've expanded to 6 locations across the Bay Area, spreading our love of Foggy IPA's and crisp, delicious Lagers.

Jiaren Cafe is a local community cafe dedicated to great coffee, tea, and connection. Founded by Jaden Zhao M.S. '14, Jiaren Cafe offers handcrafted drinks, wellness workshops, and a cozy space to bring people together in the heart of Santa Clara.

Joseph George Wine is a 3rd generation family company and has distributed wine for 86 years. They will be serving their iconic margaritas again at Vintage 2026! 

KAFENS Café de Olla™ brings the authentic taste of traditional Mexican café de olla to every cup, made with premium coffee, Ceylon cinnamon, and piloncillo. KAFENS is proud to support Madres 360, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and providing resources to mothers and families in our community. We are excited to share samples with the Santa Clara University community and invite everyone to enjoy more than coffee—a taste of tradition, culture, and purpose.

The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has been crafting hop-forward beers ever since. Welcoming the open-minded with open taps and simple truths: Beer Speaks (for itself), Life Is Uncertain (don’t sip), and It’s Good To Have Friends.

Laughing Monk strives to be the hearth of our community, supporting projects from community gardens, schools, sports teams, & local non-profits. We believe that the center of every community is a glass held high, bringing together locals and travelers alike to share stories and laughter. Raise a glass to the spirit of adventure in us all and Laugh On!

Boutique winery in the foothills of Corralitos offering estate grown pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah. The Lester Family includes alumni Dan Lester '60, Mark Lester '83, and Lori (Lester) Johnson.

Lupita's Tamales con Sabor a Oaxaca was born from a love for our roots and a desire to share the richness of Oaxacan cuisine. We prepare traditional tamales wrapped in banana leaves, with that homemade flavor that reminds us of Oaxaca. Our flavors include mole with chicken, green salsa with chicken, rajas with cheese, and red salsa with pork. Each tamale represents tradition, flavor, and a little piece of Oaxaca in every bite.

After making highly touted wines for other prestigious Napa Valley wineries for 30 years, Miguel Caratachea was convinced by his clients to make wine under his own name. His wines have won Best of Show in the International Sommelier Challenge (twice) and Critics Challenge, as well as Domestic Wine of the Year twice. Wine critic Michael Franz described Miguel's Venerable Vines Cabernet as "one of the most surprising and wonderful of the roughly 4,500 wines I have tasted this year." Alumnus Lee Nordlund '80 is a partner in the business and excited to share Miguel's wines. 

Nox Cookie Bar is a dessert location based in Downtown Campbell offering an in-store experience, day and night delivery, and catering for all personal and corporate events. From fresh-baked cookies to Marianne's Ice Cream, they aim to provide the highest quality sweets to every customer. Co-owned by Trevor Zink, J.D. '01. 

San Jose's Premier Irish Bar owned by Brendan O'Flaherty ’85, J.D. ’89 and Jeanette (Poag) O'Flaherty ’86. At O'Flaherty's, “You're a stranger here but once." 

PATEL Napa Valley crafts small-production wines sourced from premier vineyards across Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Rutherford, and Napa Valley, with a focus on expressing each site’s unique terroir while producing clean, natural wines. Founded by Raj Patel (husband of Shilta Patel '06, and father of Anish Patel '29), whose passion for winemaking began while in college, the winery produces approximately 1,000 cases annually. 

World famous since 1952 and popular for its 50+ variety of handmade, fresh donuts, Randy's Donuts is widely known for its numerous appearances in movies, television, and brand advertising. Ausaf Masud M.S. '07 brought the first franchise of Randy's Donuts to Northern California.

Regan Vineyards Winery will showcase the exquisite wines from our vineyards and offer wine lovers the opportunity to taste the wines amidst the vines and learn about sustainable viticulture.

In 1962, Ridge Vineyards made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched. Alumnus Joshua Chan MBA '13 is part of the Ridge Vineyards team. 

S. Martinelli & Company launched 1868 Hard Cider as a key part of the Martinelli's portfolio leveraging our heritage as California's first hard cider in 1868 and our 155+ year history as the premier apple beverage company in the US. 

Sangiacomo Family Wines is a third-generation family winery rooted in nearly 100 years of farming in Sonoma. The Sangiacomo Family, including Whitney (Royer) '91, Michael '91, and Julia Sangiacomo '23, has been growing premium wine grapes since 1969, and today they craft estate-grown wines from sustainably farmed vineyards that reflect the unique character of Sonoma. 

Sonoma Bespoke, owned by Katie '99 & Donny Sebastiani '99, makes highly-rated wines from Northern California's most premium appellations.

South Winchester BBQ serves up authentic, slow-smoked barbecue in the heart of San Jose. Known for tender brisket, juicy ribs, and excellent sauces, it's a local favorite for comfort food done right.

Susy Custom Cakes is a home licensed bakery that offer custom cakes for all kind of celebrations with a unique and delicious Mexican flavor.

Sweet & Coffee Latte is a family-owned coffee truck in Hayward, California, offering coffee, matcha, mini pancakes, and delicious desserts. We also provide catering services for events and love creating lovingly prepared food and drinks, providing a welcoming space where families, friends, and the community can gather, enjoy, and share special moments.

Testarossa produces world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the historic Novitiate Winery of Los Gatos, blending centuries-old winemaking techniques with state-of-the-art technology. Since 2000, Rob '86 and Diana Jensen '88 have been working closely with Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau.

Tequila La Dueña VSP is a high-end 100% agave tequila brand that stands out for its deep connection with traditional artisanal production processes from the field and the treatment of the piñas to the standards of barrel aging. Under a sophisticated and elegant visual identity, Tequila La Dueña is known for its Tequila Plata, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo.

The Green Nook produces botanical offerings as a gift to heal and connect with Mother Nature. They can be used in your bathroom, your home, or office to bring your space tranquility and peace, and add some color and brightness to your life.  

Tlaxcala’s Candy is a family owned business in San Jose serving traditional Mexican antojitos, including chicharrones, natural raspados, potato chips, and more. They take pride in bringing authentic Mexican flavors and quality products to the community.

The Lemonade Bar specializes in elevating luxury weddings, corporate events, and community celebrations throughout the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. We provide a distinguished alternative to traditional catering by crafting both organic handcrafted lemonades and handcrafted frozen lemonades.

Co-owned by Bob Collins ’85 and Julia (Magnano) Collins ’84, The Pasta Market is a family-owned Italian restaurant in operation since 1982. All of their pasta and sauces are prepared fresh daily.

Wine Beyond Borders, founded by Bryan Mekechuk P'21 and David Staab MBA '90, imports new, often unrepresented, wines to the U.S. market.

Alumnus Gene Guglielmo '71, grandson of winery founder Emilio Guglielmo, upholds the legacy of this wine association for wineries located in Santa Clara Valley. They are responsible for making this valley known as the first premium wine-producing region in California and home to numerous world-class, award-winning wines.