What better way to celebrate the holiday season, Christmas and ringing in the New Year than doing it "Italian-style". Tonight's guests, Dario DeConti and Jeff Prather will help us do just that with a taste of Christmas in Italy, some great Italian wine choices for Christmas and entertaining, and some forecasts of what's in store for the New Year. Dario, Italian Pizzaola and Winemaker, and owner of Napa's Ca' Momi Enotica and Winery, and Jeff Prather, creator of the stunning Italian wine list for Ca' Momi, are our guests and will delight you with their tales and entertaining style! Sit back, raise your glass of Italian vino and join us!
Dario
De Conti
Chief Executive Officer and Winemaker
Chief Executive Officer and Winemaker
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| Dario with partner, Valentina Guolo-Migotto |
Dario De Conti was raised on his family’s farm in Veneto, Italy, where he
funded his winemaking studies by making pizza at the local pizzeria. Dario
eventually brought both these skills to Napa Valley, where he partnered with
Valentina Guolo-Migotto and Stefano Migotto to create Ca’ Momi Winery in 2006,
followed by Ca’ Momi Enoteca in 2010. As both winemaker and chef, he has a very
hands-on approach as owner of Ca’ Momi Winery and Ca' Momi Enoteca: You will
often find him at tasting events pouring Ca’ Momi wines, or in the kitchen
prepping dough for his next pizza masterpiece. As the voice of Ca’ Momi, you’ll
often find Dario on radio and television stations and in local and national
publications.
Jeff Prather
Wine Ambassador, CaMomi Enotica
When Ca' Momi expanded their space at the Oxbow
Public Market in January 2013 and opened their Enoteca Wine Bar and Cafe, Jeff
was asked to take on the role of Wine Ambassador. In that role he developed the
expanded wine list with owner Dario De Conti as well as launching the extensive
draft beer program. In addition to overseeing the bar and beverage service for
the restaurant, Jeff also pitches in at the winery, helping with the marketing
efforts and staffing outside tasting events.
Jeff began his diverse wine and food career over a quarter century ago working as a retailer, distributor salesman, and most notably as Wine Director for Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle, and Cellar Master and Restaurant Director for the Culinary Intitute of America’s west coast Campus at Greystone in Napa Valley. Jeff received four James Beard Award nominations for his work at Ray’s Boathouse. Jeff has also served as Wine Education Director for Shafer Vineyards, Flora Springs Winery, and Beaulieu Vineyards. He also worked as a Wine Buyer and Writer for Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant in San Francisco and Oxbow Wine Merchant in Napa. He is a freelance writer published in several magazines and co-author of the book “Northwest Wines.”
Jeff began his diverse wine and food career over a quarter century ago working as a retailer, distributor salesman, and most notably as Wine Director for Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle, and Cellar Master and Restaurant Director for the Culinary Intitute of America’s west coast Campus at Greystone in Napa Valley. Jeff received four James Beard Award nominations for his work at Ray’s Boathouse. Jeff has also served as Wine Education Director for Shafer Vineyards, Flora Springs Winery, and Beaulieu Vineyards. He also worked as a Wine Buyer and Writer for Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant in San Francisco and Oxbow Wine Merchant in Napa. He is a freelance writer published in several magazines and co-author of the book “Northwest Wines.”
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