Wine and food tasting fundraiser, Dover New Hampshire

The 3rd Annual Wine and Food Tasting Fundraiser to benefit the Dover Children's Home is being held on Thursday, April 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by Blue Latitudes Restaurant at 437 Central Avenue in Dover, the event will feature more than 25 wines from the Pacific Coast paired with an array of the Executive Chef's most exquisite appetizers, cheeses, and desserts from the highlighted region. Guests can expect a fabulous night of live music, socializing, and sampling in a beautiful downtown Dover restaurant. Each guest will receive a booklet of the featured wines with detailed descriptions.

Tasting tables will be arranged throughout the restaurant, featuring a range of red, white, and dessert varietals such as Terrazas Reserve Malbec from Argentina, Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Chardonnay from Chile; Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot from Washington State; and Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc, Rosenblum Petite Sirah, Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir, and Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay from California. The wines will be paired with appetizers such as Lamb Lollipops, Mango Crab Stack, Steak au Poivre, Shrimp and Artichoke, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Antipasto Skewers, and Mini Crab Cakes. Each table will have a vendor representative who can make suggestions and answer questions about each wine.

A limited number of tickets to this charity event are being sold in advance for $60 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the following Dover locations: Dover Children's Home at 207 Locust Street or 742-4289, ext. 12; Blue Latitudes at 437 Central Avenue or 750-4222; Dover Wine Company at 364 Central Avenue or 742-9463; or the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 550 Central Avenue or 742-2218.