Peter Mondavi, Jr., of the Charles Krug Winery of Napa Valley, 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.

The dinner is 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).  In addition, guests can bid on a 27-liter bottle of 2005 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.   

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