Forest Kellogg

Career Forest Kellogg joined J Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg in 2022 as Estate Chef, working in a setting where food is built to track closely with wine service. At an estate where timing, pacing, and plate composition all matter, the role calls for restraint as much as flavor. Kellogg’s work there sits inside that discipline: dishes shaped to support the vineyard’s rhythm without overpowering it. He became part of the property’s culinary voice in 2022, and the approach reads as measured, precise, and clear. - Estate Chef — J Vineyards & Winery (2022–present) Education: SRJC Culinary Arts program

The signature plates associated with Forest Kellogg show two distinct modes of balancing contrast. Lamb Kofta with Spiced Yogurt Sauce and Couscous brings spice, richness, and a cooling dairy element into one frame. Citrus Shrimp Salad moves in a brighter register, using citrus to lift shrimp and couscous into a composition that feels direct and controlled. Together, the dishes show attention to texture, temperature, and proportion rather than excess. They also fit the wider setting at J Vineyards & Winery: polished plates that hold their shape and let each element read cleanly.