Morton’s The Steakhouse in Louisville explores Argentina’s famous Malbec varietal with “Greetings from Argentina: Malbec Tasting” on Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Cost to attend is $45 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 502-584-0421.

Malbec is a medium to full-bodied red wine with ripe fruit flavors of plum and blackberry with earthy characteristics. Highlighted at the Morton’s event are select wines from 2006 through 2008 from the Mendoza and the Cafayate Valley in Argentina, including Trapiche, Torrontes (2008); Trapiche, “Oak Cask” (2007); Michel Torino, “Don David” (2006); Broquel (2006); and Trapiche, “Adriana Venturin” (2006).

The wines are paired with Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres, including cheeses, broiled sea scallops with apricot chutney, sliced tenderloin with a Chimichurri sauce and Morton’s miniature Legendary Hot Chocolate Cakes.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 626 West Main Street in Louisville. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 502-584-0421 or visit www.mortons.com.

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.

Please visit our Morton’s Web site at www.mortons.com.