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Central Carolina Community Foundation to Host Wine Dinner at the Hampton Street Vineyard

COLUMBIA (February 21, 2011) — Central Carolina Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of our community, will host a wine dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard Monday, March 7, 2011 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This is the fifth event of the 17th Annual Central Carolina Food and Wine Festival, leading up to the gala event on April 1, 2011.

At this dinner, Jean Pierre Chambas of Aleph Wines Corporation will serve fine French wines with each delicious course prepared by Chef/Co-Owner Bill Murphy and his talented culinary team.

Reception
Assorted Hors d'oeuvres
Cremant de Bourgogne, Parigot & Richard

Course One
Mussel and Saffron Bisque
Domaine Sainte Victoire, Rose de Provence

Course Two
Arugula and Baby Greens with Roasted Beets, Walnuts,
Goat Cheese and a Pear Champagne Vinaigrette
La Crau de Ma Mere, Chateauneuf de Pape Blanc 2000

Course Three
Risotto of Duck Confit
Chateau Lezongars, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2000

Course Four
Braised Lamb Shank with a Shiitake Demi Glaze
Chateau Malmaison-Rothschild, Moulis 2006

Course Five
Assorted French Cheese with Balsamic Dunked Figs
and Chocolate Truffles
Rivesaltes Rouge, Domaine Caze 1995

Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.yourfoundation.org or by calling Kerrie Newell at 803.254.5601 ext. 327. Proceeds from all events assist the Foundation in awarding grants to nonprofit organizations in the Midlands.

To arrange interviews, contact Davis Public Relations at 803.227.0914 or kwalker@Davispublicrelations.com

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About Central Carolina Community Foundation
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of our community. For more information, visit www.yourfoundation.org or their Facebook page.