Head for the vineyard-dotted hills of Loire Valley by way of Dorchester at dbar’s monthly wine dinner. On Wednesday, April 6th, chef-owner Chris Coombs and company  explore the Garden of France, as the area is also known, over a four-course menu and hand-selected, of-the-region wines. The dinner, which starts at 7:00pm, costs $65 per person and includes oysters on the half shell, suckling pig and a cheese course. Have a look at the whole menu below and book your table before reservations are all gone. Call 617.265.4490.

Island Creek Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette
Pascal Jolivet 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre

Sauteed Tiger Shrimp
Garlic, Lemon, Herbs & Pea Greens with a Sweet Pea Raviolo
Dm de la Fruitiere 2014 Melon de Bourgogne
Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie “Gneiss de Bel Abord”

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
Lentils du Puy, Spring Dug Parsnips, Rhubarb Chutney, Mustard Jus
Jean-Francois Merieau 2013 Pinot Noir
Touraine, “Les Hexagonales”

Cheese
Epoisse Berthaut, Baguette, Marcona Almonds, Membrillo
Dm de la Noblaie 2013 Cabernet Franc
Chinon “Les Chiens-Chiens”