Mortons | Bubbly Tasting

Thursday evening found me gallivanting The Seaport District and Fort Point Channel neighborhoods with some lovely ladies - Jen, Megan, Bianca and Meghan. We had reservations to check out this months Morton's Tasting Series held at Morton's SteakhouseThe tastings take place on the first Thursday of the month from April - September. Each feature a different type of drink pairing with hors d'oeuvres at a price of $35 per guest inclusive of tax and gratuity. This week commenced the series with a Taste of Bubbly showcasing four different sparkling wines.In a private room off the back of the main dining room we were seated at round tables dressed in white linens and eye catching centerpieces. Floating Marigolds in vibrant orange and yellow hues were a welcome sign of spring. As guests trickled in and we awaited the start of the tasting I happily snacked from a table of fruit, crackers and cheese including favorites like Munster, Cheddar and Swiss. Of the four sparkling wines the Roederer Estate from Anderson Valley which retails for $25 a bottle was my favorite. It was crisp and elegant with a complex pear taste. It was paired with Petit Lobster Rolls made with a tarragon mayonnaise dressed in shredded lettuce on a soft bun.The second was a Louis Roederer which retails for $60 claiming to have a more mature and structured richness with a full generous texture. The taste was a little abrasive for my palate at first but I got used to it after a few sips! To quote the tasting notes this bubbly has a "fresh festive finesse." (You can't make this stuff up!) It was paired with Petit Crab cakes served with a mustard mayonnaise. Yum!The Roederer Estate Brut Rose was sweeter as a result of using 60% Pinot Noir grapes and 40% Chardonnay. It was smooth and balanced with bright fruity notes. 

The appetizer portions were definitely generous! I really enjoyed the Smoked Salmon Pizza served with capers and purple onions layered on a warm crust with dill crème fraiche. We were also served some elegant looking chicken fingers; the menu calls them Chicken Goujonettes. Piping hot and crispy fried, these were delicious.The final bubbly was a Mumm Napa Cuvet M and it was finished alongside some Chocolate Covered Strawberries. The tasting struck just the right balance of being lighthearted and fun to informative and factual. Morton's did a great job of providing a relaxed environment to socialize weaved with an insightful knowledge of the drinks at hand. If you're looking for something different to do with your girlfriends this is a great way to start out a Thursday night in the Seaport. I definitely think you get your monies worth considering all the food and drink!

Morton's The Steakhouse

2 Seaport Boulevard

Boston, MA