Annapolis Morton's The Steakhouse to Host Benefit Dinner

April 17, 2:56 PMBaltimore Events ExaminerAnne Boone-Simanski

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Join Peter Mondavi, Jr., of the Charles Krug Winery of Napa Valley,  who will hosts an exclusive four-course wine dinner and auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Annapolis. The event takes place Tuesday, April 29, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $150 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, and reservations can be made by calling 410-280-1170.

This yummy dinner  will be  hosted personally by Peter Mondavi, Jr. and Tylor Field, Morton's vice president of wine and spirits, and features Morton’s signature cuisine paired with the fine vintage wines of the Charles Krug Winery of Napa Valley, Peter Mondavi’s family (wines hand picked by Mondavi himself)

A  sure to be fun auction for a 27-liter bottle of 2005 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon will also add to the evening's festivitiies. Proceeds will  benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Take a peek at the food line-up.

The wine dinner menu will include:

Reception

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Mustard Mayonnaise Sauce

Belgian Endive with Blue Cheese

Tuna Tartare, Diced Tomato and Avocado, Thai Cream and Balsamic Glaze

Charles Krug, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, 2007


Salad

Mixed Field Greens

Topped with Grilled Colossal Shrimp, Toasted Walnuts,

Blue Cheese and Apple, Dijon Vinaigrette

Charles Krug, Carneros Chardonnay, 2006



Entrée

Filet Mignon, Sauce Béarnaise

Chive Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Tomato Stuffed with Sautéed Spinach

Shiitake Mushrooms

Charles Krug, Vintage Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1978

Charles Krug, Vintage Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1999

Charles Krug, Vintage Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

*vintages may vary



Cheese Course

Green Hill, (Jersey cow milk cheese)

Roasted Wild Rice Gouda

GoreDawnZola, (Gorgonzola)

Snow Drop (Goat Cheese)

Served with French Baguette

Charles Krug, Zinfandel Port



Dessert

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 100 Westgate Circle in Annapolis.

visit www.mortons.com.
FYI--2008 marks Morton’s 30th anniversary, and the company will celebrate by partnering with the Make A Wish Foundation in its “30 Wishes for 30 Years” national campaign.

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About Peter Mondavi, Jr.

Peterfestivities Mondavi, Jr., may have started his education at the winery, but he completed it at Stanford, where he earned a BS in mechanical engineering, an MS in engineering management and an MBA. He is active in the family farms preservation movement and is a prolific fundraiser for various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others.

Peter was named the 2008 California Wine Ambassador for the Portland Classic Wines Auction, chosen from the most highly reputed wineries which produce premium wines representative of their regions. In addition to his winery activities he sits on several boards; Stanford Business School Alumni Association, Yountville Appellation Association and the Bottlenotes Advisory Board. He lives in Napa Valley with his wife Katie Williams-Mondavi and their two children.