Shifting the Lens, J Vineyards’ award-winning culinary series highlighting fresh perspectives and exciting pairings, returned for another year at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience.

Guests joined Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience’s guest Chef Michael Reed as he curated a dining journey through the lens of a biracial chef—marrying Southern influences from the foodways of the Black South with his California upbringing and locally sourced ingredients.

Each course was thoughtfully paired with J Vineyards’ elegant sparkling and varietal wines, enhancing flavors and inviting guests to rethink the art of food and wine pairing. This was more than a dinner—it was an experience that delighted the palate and ignited the senses.

It was a rare opportunity to enjoy culinary artistry and world-class wines while fostering community and connection in the heart of Sonoma County.