On October 29th, Winemaker Clay Mauritson and Chef Charlie Palmer hosted the First Annual Project Zin at Hotel Healdsburg. This sold-out wine event gathered some of the most sought after Zinfandels paired with decadent bites from Chef Palmer and other local Sonoma County chefs.

The event featured eight incredible zinfandels from wineries including Turley, Ridge, Robert Biale, Martinelli, Carlisle, A. Rafanelli, Seghesio and Mauritson. Wines were paired alongside tastings such as Zin Poached Ribeye with Smoked Potato Gratin and Black Garlic Vinaigrette from Charlie Palmer and Dustin Valette. Many local restaurants joined in on the fun, including Willi’s who offered Spice Roasted Bone Marrow, Short Rib Marmalade, toasted Brioche and John Ash & Co. who served Painted Hills NY Roulades with haricot verts, brown butter parsnip puree and a hoisin-zinfandel reduction.

All proceeds benefit the Sonoma County Down Syndrome Support Group, (SCDSS). Learn more here.