Napa Bistro & wine bar - stonecrest
fEATURING DEL DOTTO VINEYARDS
Join us at Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest for an unforgettable evening in support of Charlotte-area children's charities. Experience a multi-course wine pairing dinner featuring the renowned wines of Del Dotto Vineyards from Napa Valley with special guest Desirée Del Dotto, Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Director, and Co-Owner of Del Dotto. The dinner will be specially curated by David Sears, Culinary Director of Conway Restaurant Group.
Del Dotto Vineyards, founded in 1989 on its Rutherford Estate, is renowned for its rich, luscious wines and innovative approach to winemaking. With seven meticulously chosen vineyard sites across six appellations in Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast, Del Dotto crafts exceptional varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and more. The winery is celebrated for its unique barrel tasting experiences, where guests can explore how French and American oak barrels enhance the flavors of their wines while preserving the distinct characteristics of each vineyard. Del Dotto’s commitment to quality and creativity is evident in their single-barrel, single-vineyard bottlings—rare, limited-production wines often referred to as “liquid art.” Certified as a California Sustainable Winegrower, Del Dotto employs organic farming principles, including hand-weeding and the use of resident sheep, to maintain the highest standards of environmental stewardship. With decades of dedication, Del Dotto continues to produce world-class wines that define the excellence of Napa Valley.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 6:30 PM Arrival | 7:00 PM Dinner
Location: Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest | 7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Special Guests: Desirée Del Dotto | Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Director,
Co-Owner, and Second-Generation Vintner - Del Dotto Vineyards
David Sears | Culinary Director - Conway Restaurant Group
Tickets: $250/person plus tax
Gratuity is included in the ticket price, and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+
Hosted by Charlotte Wine & Food Board Members Jeff Conway and Jim Tietjen.
WINES
WELCOME RECEPTION
2022 Piazza Del Dotto Rosé Sparkling
2022 Del Dotto Estate Chardonnay
FIRST COURSE
2024 Piazza Del Dotto Sauvignon Blanc
SECOND COURSE
2019 Del Dotto Estate Pinot Noir
THIRD COURSE
2021 Piazza Del Dotto Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
FOURTH COURSE
2019 Del Dotto St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
FIFTH COURSE
2021 The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon
Menu coming soon…
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.
CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT
DESIRÉE DEL DOTTO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MARKETING DIRECTOR, CO-OWNER, AND SECOND GENERATION VINTNER - DEL DOTTO VINEYARDS
Desirée Del Dotto is Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Director, Co-Owner, and Second-Generation Vintner at Del Dotto Family Wineries & Caves in Napa Valley, California, where she has played an instrumental role in bringing her family’s vision to fruition for the duration of her career.
In her role as COO and Marketing Director, Desirée oversees operations that produce around 20,000 cases of wine per year from the family’s estate vineyards that include 67 planted acres of vines in iconic Napa AVAs, including Oakville, St. Helena, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, and Pritchard Hill; Del Dotto also holds 41 acres of planted vines in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA on the rugged Sonoma Coast. An increasing rarity in the Napa Valley, Del Dotto is family-owned, and operated, and celebrated their 30th vintage of winemaking in 2024.
Desirée spent her childhood years in Kona, Hawaii, moving with her family back to the mainland in 1988 after her parents purchased the original Rutherford Estate property that would become the base for their wine-growing operation. In 1999, while still a student at St. Helena High School, Desirée began her first job at the winery in the administrative offices. Over the course of the next 27 years, Desirée invested her time and energy into all aspects of the operation, exhibiting her inherited entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the family business.
DAVID SEARS | CULINARY DIRECTOR - NAPA RESTAURANT GROUP
Chef David Sears has spent over two decades perfecting his craft, drawing inspiration from French, South American, and Asian cuisines. As Regional Chef of Napa Restaurant Group, he brings creativity and leadership to menus that highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients and unforgettable flavors.
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
