Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette Celebrates Harvest Season on Healdsburg’s Plaza with an Afternoon of Wine, Rooftop Bites and Live Music Benefiting the V Foundation
October 15, 2026 — On Sunday, October 25, Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette invites guests up to Roof 106, the open-air rooftop at The Matheson, for Vines, Views & Vibes: Harvest. Presented with 88 Vines Entertainment, the afternoon reception celebrates the harvest season above historic Healdsburg Plaza, bringing together Dustin Valette’s cooking, Valette Wines, and the Sonoma County winemaking community, all in support of The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Hosted by Bay Area media personality and KCBS “Foodie Chap” Liam Mayclem, the afternoon gives guests a first taste of Valette Wines’ newly released vintages, made in collaboration with some of Sonoma County’s most acclaimed winemakers, alongside pours from Comstock Wines and Crux Winery. To pair with each glass, Chef Dustin and his team will be preparing a feast right on the rooftop: think grilling stations, charcuterie with Valette’s house-cured meats, and a Matheson signature caviar station. At the bar, expect seasonal cocktails with KAPA Napa Valley Vodka and The Matheson’s beloved Modern Margarita, dubbed the “World’s Best” by Forbes. For entertainment, rising soul-pop artist Izzy Escobar, fresh off appearances at BottleRock Napa Valley, Austin City Limits and the Montreal International Jazz Festival, will play an intimate set exclusive to the event. Additionally, the afternoon incorporates a premier silent auction: bidding on premium items and experiences, with proceeds benefiting The V Foundation.
Chef Dustin’s partnership with The V Foundation runs deep; year-round, Valette Wines donates 10% of new customer sales to the foundation’s Firefighter Cancer Research Fund, a cause close to home, as his father worked for CAL FIRE and saw firsthand firefighters’ battles with the disease. Net proceeds from event tickets and its silent auction benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research, with 100% of auction proceeds going to the foundation. Valette Wines will also donate 20% of all bottle sales during the event.
WHERE: Roof 106 at The Matheson, 106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tickets: $150/person, available on Eventbrite
WHO: Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette, presented by 88 Vines Entertainment, hosted by Liam Mayclem, benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research
About Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette
Chef Dustin Valette’s culinary roots run deep in Healdsburg, where his great-grandfather Honoré once ran two bakeries over a century ago. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, he crafted his own stagiaire program through San Francisco’s most exciting kitchens, including Charles Nob Hill, La Folie, Gary Danko, and Aqua. He continued his training at Thomas Keller’s one-Michelin-star Bouchon in Napa Valley and at the five-star Hoku’s at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Honolulu, eventually returning to Michelin-starred Aqua as Executive Sous Chef under Laurent Manrique.
After launching VOX Restaurant in Henderson, Nevada, and six years as Executive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, Chef Valette opened Valette restaurant in 2015 with his brother Aaron Garzini in their great-grandfather’s former bakery building. In 2021, he opened The Matheson and Roof 106 with partner Craig Ramsey. Both restaurants earned Michelin recognition and Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence. As a Chef-Vintner, Dustin founded Valette Wines in collaboration with acclaimed winemakers Jesse Katz, Bob Cabral, David Ramey, Tom Rochioli, Michael Browne, and Erica Stancliff. His 2021 and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons, 2023 Skellenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2023 Pocket Peak Cabernet Sauvignon have earned perfect 100-point scores.
About The V Foundation for Cancer Research
Founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, ESPN commentator and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, the V Foundation for Cancer Research has awarded more than $500 million in competitive cancer research grants across North America, guided by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. With administrative costs fully covered by its endowment, 100% of all direct donations fund cancer research and programs. The V Foundation is committed to funding the best scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.
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