Priest Ranch's Newest Music Series, The Kitchen Sync: Sips + Songs + Prix Fixe, Debuts Thursday, October 9 with Emerging Pop Sensation Carissa Summer Rose

The Inaugural Showcase Will Be Followed by Keaton Simons on Thursday, November 13

YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kitchen Sync: Sips + Songs + Prix Fixe at Priest Ranch is an elevated dinner and music showcase hosted at the winery's downtown Yountville Tasting Room, located in the heart of the Napa Valley. Each event features Priest Ranch's estate-grown wines, a seasonal prix fixe dinner menu crafted by Executive Chef Dan Solomon, and live performances by recording artists in partnership with A&R Worldwide. Guests can expect the unexpected at this intimate and eclectic series that syncs all the senses through wine, food, and the arts.

"We are excited to add yet another unique series to our growing lineup of experiential events," said Judd Wallenbrock, President & CEO of Somerston Estate. "While our long running Thursday Night Live summer music series features regional artists, The Kitchen Sync partners  with A&R Worldwide to present national and international recording artists alongside our wines and Chef Solomon's prix fixe dinners."

These intimate dinner-and-a-show gatherings blend live performances with engaging artist interviews. Host Joel Quigley will explore each artist's musical journey through candid conversation and audience interaction. Tickets are $125 per person, with wine available for additional purchase.

"I'm looking forward to drawing inspiration from each artist's story as I craft my prix fixe menus," said Chef Dan Solomon.

"Our goal is to break down the wall between artist and audience to create an experience that's equally rewarding for both," added Joel Quigley, Director of Business Development & National Activations at Somerston Estate. "This series celebrates the artist's craft while serving up a delicious mix of musical storytelling, fine wine, and exceptional food."

At just 23, emerging pop sensation Carissa Summer Rose is a bold new voice in the world of pop and alternative music—fearless, genre-blending, and refreshingly real. Her sound fuses pop, rock, R&B, and a multitude of other genres to deliver an emotional punch, with vulnerable lyrics that champion self-love, female empowerment, equality, inner strength, and unapologetic individuality.

Her 2024 single Scatterbrain is a vibrant anthem for anyone who's ever felt misunderstood for thinking differently. Inspired by Carissa's own journey with ADHD, the track turns everyday frustrations—like losing keys or forgetting an ID—into moments of raw honesty and empowerment. What some see as flaws, she frames as a superpower.

"The world wouldn't evolve without people living outside the box," Carissa says, and Scatterbrain pulses with that same forward-thinking energy.

The second installment of The Kitchen Sync takes place on Thursday, November 13, with Nashville-based Keaton Simons. No stranger to Yountville, Simons has performed at Live in the Vineyard Goes Country alongside multi-platinum artist Brett Young, for whom he serves as lead guitarist and musical director. Now, he returns to share his original music in Priest Ranch's intimate setting.

The Kitchen Sync will continue in 2026 with showcases scheduled for  February 12, March 12, and April 9. Featured artists for these dates will be announced soon.

About Priest Ranch:
Established in 2007, Priest Ranch produces premium wines from the Somerston Estate, a sprawling 1,682-acre ranch tucked into the Vaca mountains on the eastern edge of Napa Valley. With a vast range of peaks, exposures, and microclimates, Priest Ranch showcases the rich agricultural history of Napa Valley. Winemaker Cody Hurd focuses on elevating the estate's unique factors in each Priest Ranch bottling, relying on industry-leading technology in the vineyards and cellar to produce stunning single varietal wines and proprietary blends. The portfolio centers on these blends, many based on Bordeaux, revealing a dynamic interpretation of Napa Valley's acclaimed terroir. With curated experiences offered daily at their Yountville tasting room, and sister restaurant, The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, offers curated experiences for adventurous, discerning drinkers daily. For more details on Priest Ranch, visit https://www.priestranchwines.com/

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