What a difference a Glass makes! by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady  Recently I was invited to a wine glass tasting. No--we did not eat the glass--but we experienced the difference when you drink great wine from different glasses.
Morton’s The Steakhouse “Dallas” hosted a special Riedel Wine Tasting, inviting guests to explore the difference that a wine glass can make on how wines taste. The event featured Riedel “Flow” series wine glasses paired with red and white wines along with Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres. SHOWCASING THE PROFOUND DIFFERENCE A WINE GLASS
CAN MAKE ON HOW WINES TASTE Guests enjoyed Erath Pinot Noir with fresh fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry, and blueberry; Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Chardonnay with fresh apple, ripe pear and spice aromas and flavors; Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet with dense aromas of boysenberry and brown sugar spice with layers of fruit, nicely integrated, yet very age-worthy, tannins; Domaine Ste. Michelle Luxe, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling; poured in Riedel “Flow” series wine glasses. The wine tasting was paired with Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres, including petite filet mignon sandwiches, chicken goujonettes, broiled sea scallops, and miniature key lime tarts. I learned to go with the Flow Guests also received a special take-home gift of four Riedel “Flow” series wine glasses (a retail value of $60) I figured that once you calculate the value of the wine and dinner and the glasses, guests got a real bargain for the $70 admission fee. The only problem was you had to take home your dirty glasses and wash them yourself. My new glasses are clean and shiny now. The old jelly jars are being retired to the shelf with the paper cups. About 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 80 Morton’s steakhouses located in 68 cities in 28 states and Puerto Rico and five international locations (Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau), as well as three Italian restaurants. 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 | 