I had the pleasure of attending the annual Project Zin Event again this year which is hosted by Chef Charlie Palmer & Vintner Clay Mauritson. Project Zin is an incredible event where all of the proceeds go to Down Syndrome Connection Bay Area in support of Clay’s Son Brady who has down syndrome.

Learn more about Chef Charlie Palmer & Vintner Clay Mauritson’s Project Zin 2023 Event below!

Event Venue: Bricoleur Vineyards

The event was hosted by the spectacular Bricoleur Vineyards offering a series of dining events along with elite wines guests enjoyed with each culinary dish. The event offered some of the most sought-after Zinfandels paired with the food of Chef Charlie Palmer of Dry Creek Kitchen, as well as top local Sonoma County chefs including: SingleThread Farms, The Matheson, The Madrona, Diavola Pizzeria, Parish Cafe, Vintner’s Inn Resort to name a few! All events proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Connection Bay Area (DSCBA).

 I loved that the event was held at the amazing Bricoleur Vineyards. I adore the venue, the team and of course their wine and incredible culinary program. Learn more about this winery on my blog, The Fabulous Food & Wine Tasting Bricoleur Vineyards Experience.

One of my favorite parts about events like these is being able to catch up and reconnect with old friends. Shown is me with the Montage Healdsburg PR & Sales/Marketing Team.

Read more about the incredible Montage Healdsburg here.

Me and Co Host Vintner and friend Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Family Wines

Me and the star of the event Brady Mauritson!

Amazing Cuisine & Amazing Chefs

Amazing cuisine was offered by the best of the best in Sonoma County. Home to so many great restaurants, you could expect the food served at the event to be top tier. Here is a shot below of the amazing team of chefs that made this event one to remember!

Chef Domenica of Catelli’s Restaurant in Geyserville. This is a favorite of mine. Read all about it on my Best Restaurants in Geyserville Guide here. 

A huge shoutout to the Single Thread team who were serving some really amazing cuisines. Learn more about this incredible Michelin Star Singlethread Farm Restaurant on the blog here.  

Barley, Miso, Anago, and Nori by SingleThread Farms.

Want to learn more about Chef Charlie Palmer? Check out My Interview with the Talented Charlie Palmer. 

Smoked Short Rib Slider, Brioche Bun, Dry Creek Peach Coleslaw

The Matheson’s Beef ‘Tataki,’ Pickled Shitake Mushroom, Chanterelle Vinaigrette, Shaved Perigord Truffles

Love any chance I get to have some delicious Diavola Pizza! Check out the Best Pizza in Healdsburg for more hot places. 

Auction

All the proceeds from this event were donated to the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. Over the course of the event, the total amount that was raised was $350,000! What an amazing total for such a great cause. This event is truly a privilege to attend and see the amazing work being done firsthand. I can’t wait come back again next year!