Mix, Mingle and Blend at Franciscan Wine Blending Seminar at Morton's

Many of the finest wines in the world, including Magnificat, Franciscan’s highly acclaimed proprietary Meritage blend, are made from blending different grapes and considered to be the art of winemaking. How would you like to try your hand (and palate and nose) at producing a great wine? Think you have what it takes to be a professional winemaker?

On Thursday, June 23rd Morton’s The Steakhouse in White Plains is partnering with Napa Valley’s Franciscan Oakville Estate vineyards to host a Meritage wine blending seminar from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Before the seminar, guests will enjoy Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat and Morton’s signature petite filet mignon sandwiches, miniature crab cakes, blue cheese tenderloin crostini plus an assortment of fruit and cheese.

A Franciscan Oakville Estate expert will then lead guests through a step-by-step, hands-on demonstration of the fine art of blending an outstanding wine. Seminar participants will be provided with the “blending” essentials to create their very own Meritage: wine glasses, pipettes, record sheets and five varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot). 

At the conclusion, the winery’s representative will sample each blend and declare one Meritage the evening’s champion blend.

The Franciscan Wine Blending Seminar will also feature a silent auction with 100% of proceeds benefitting Birdies for the Brave. Tickets are $45 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 9 Maple Avenue. For tickets and additional information, please call 914-683-6101or visit us online at www.mortons.com.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest operator of company owned upscale steakhouses. Morton's steakhouses have remained true to its founders' original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment. The Company owns and operates 77 Morton's steakhouses located in 64 cities in 26 states, and in Puerto Rico and six international locations (Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Mexico City), as well as Trevi, a Las Vegas Italian restaurant.

Birdies for the Brave

Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative supported by the PGA TOUR that is dedicated to supporting the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families.. Since 2005, the TOUR has joined with PGA TOUR players, corporate partners, tournament fans and TPC club members to raise millions of dollars for military homefront groups that provide critical programs and services for wounded warriors and military families. For more information, please visit www.birdiesforthebrave.com.

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