Laurel Villa offers ‘Summer Fling' wine-tasting

MILFORD — The Laurel Villa Country Inn & Restaurant will celebrate the summer season with an event appropriate for warm summer nights. On Friday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. the Laurel Villa will feature a “Summer Fling” wine-tasting for $25. Guests will enjoy an exciting, new mystery cocktail to start the evening, followed by four international wine selections. Dave Chiabocchi and Tom Rogari of Capital Wines & Spirits will present and discuss the four wines from around the world, including Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir from France, Alamos Merlot from Argentina, and Bonterra organic Sauvignon Blanc and Martin Ray Chardonnay from California. Chef Carl will create international hors d’oeuvres to complement each of the wines, and special trivia question prizes will be offered all evening. Seating for the “Summer Fling” wine-tasting is limited, and reservations are strongly recommended. The Laurel Villa serves dinner from 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and features a lighter “Pub Menu” at the bar in addition to its full dinner menu. For reservations and more information, call the Laurel Villa at 570-296-9940. The Laurel Villa, www.laurelvilla.com, is located at Second and East Ann streets in Milford.