We are approaching the year anniversary of establishing our Sommelier Team. This group of talented and passionate employees from around the country assist in creating, enhancing and maintaining a strong and vibrant wine and spirits culture for their Morton’s colleagues and our guests. I’d like to introduce you to a member of this team in today’s ‘Sommelier Series.’
Meet Carla Monroe, Morton’s Sommelier and Sales and Marketing Manager of our Indianapolis location. She took the time (during her busiest time of year!) to answer five simple, but interesting, questions.
1. What’s your favorite Morton’s food/wine pairing?
The Bone In Ribeye with a glass of Ladera Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain …Yumalicious! (The Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon is available on our ‘Wines by the Glass’ list if you’d like to try a glass during your next visit!)
2. What are you drinking now?
Right now my wine cabinet is stocked with Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Newton Claret & King Estate Domaine Pinot Noir!! (We also offer the Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon on our ‘Wines by the Glass’ list.)
3. What’s your favorite wine that’s less than $20 a bottle?
A to Z Pinot Noir from Oregon
4. What’s the most common question about wine/beer/liquor that you get from your guests?
The most common lately has been, “What is Meritage?” I love telling them the story & history of Meritage!
5. What was your favorite ‘fun fact’ that you learned during your Sommelier training?
I loved learning about Terroir and how it affects the wine being produced in a particular region.
You can learn more about what Carla’s sipping on her personal blog, thewinesipper.com.
Stay tuned and meet another member of our Sommelier Team next month! Until then, you can ask the General Manager of your preferred Morton’s location whether they have a Morton’s Sommelier on staff. Most locations do, and they can help take your dinner experience to the next level. You can also visit our website to learn more about our wine and spirits program.
Cheers!
Tylor Field, III
V.P. of Wine & Spirits
Morton’s The Steakhouse
As you gear up for the holiday season and any in-home entertaining that you have planned, what kind of wine are you stocking up on? What’s your favorite wine find for under $20 a bottle? Do tell!