SHIFTING THE LENS 2024
New cuisines, exciting pairings, and fresh perspectives—Shifting the Lens, our award-winning culinary series, is back for another year with all-new guest chefs and menus that will make you rethink your approach to wine and food pairings.
Each Shifting the Lens residency includes daytime tasting experiences from Thursday to Sunday in the Bubble Room. During Dinner & Dialogue, guests partake in the five-course pairing menu and join an intimate discussion with the guest chef, Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock and other winery leaders about their perspectives on food, wine and culture.
Chef Rashida Holmes
Residency August 29 – September 1
A 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, Chef Holmes has made an indelible mark on the culinary world by putting the flavors of her Afro-Caribbean heritage in the spotlight. In 2019 she opened her pop-up concept, which garnered tremendous media coverage and acclaim. Named Eater’s Best New Restaurant in Los Angeles and Pop-up of the Year by Esquire Magazine in 2021, her personal take on Caribbean classics has also won her new dedicated fans and repeat customers.
CHEF DAMARR BROWN
Residency October 17 – October 20
With a wealth of accolades, including Top Chef Season 19 final four, Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef in America 2022, and the 2023 James Beard Award for Emerging Chef, Chef Brown has made a name for himself in the Chicago culinary scene. Bringing Southern traditions and the cuisines of the African diaspora to the table at his co-owned restaurant, Chef Brown believes that food has the power to connect people from a variety of backgrounds, fostering inclusivity and a culture of equity.
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A LOOK BACK AT SHIFTING THE LENS
Since 2022, Shifting the Lens has shone a spotlight on cuisines and perspectives historically overlooked in the wine culinary space. With the help of acclaimed guest chefs from diverse backgrounds, Shifting the Lens hit a milestone last year by winning the Sonoma County Tourism Innovation Award, acknowledging our work to develop an inclusive atmosphere and promote a greater level of diversity in all aspects of the wine industry.