November 20, 2025 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Kitchen Sync: Sips + Songs + Prix Fixe at Priest Ranch is a top-shelf wine and dinner music showcase hosted at the winery’s downtown Yountville Tasting Room. On Friday, November 14, the sold-out show by Keaton Simons – lead guitarist and musical director for multi-platinum artist Brett Young – showcased his original music and a handful of reimaged classics. For the evening, Keaton was paired with the creations of Winemaker Cody Hurd and Chef Dan Solomon of the Kitchen at Priest Ranch.
“I had just come off our European tour to sold out arenas with Brett Young. I have to say, it’s so grounding to play an intimate production like The Kitchen Sync at Priest Ranch,” said Keaton. “What made the evening extra special was my mother and father traveling up from SoCal to reconnect and enjoy this beautiful experience together in Yountville.”
Keaton’s mother is a casting director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and acting coach. She’s married to actor Eric Roberts and is also his talent manager. His father, James Simons, is a television producer best known for Malcolm in the Middle, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and The Santa Clarita Diet starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant.
“It was such a magical night with our longtime friend and super talent Keaton,” said Priest Ranch’s CEO and President Judd Wallenbrock. “We paired his music and showmanship with Chef Dan Solomon’s masterful dishes and winemaker Cody Hurd’s unparalleled wines – all bundled with the stellar hospitality of the Priest Ranch team.”
The Kitchen Sync returns in 2026 with showcases on February 12 featuring singer-songwriter Andrew Cole and on March 12 with two-time Latin Grammy Winner Marlow Rosado. The final showcase of Season One is slated for April 9, with the artist to be announced.
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 adjacent restaurant, The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, curated experiences for adventurous, discerning drinkers daily. For more details on Priest Ranch, visit https://www.priestranchwines.com/
