Ruth's Chris Steak House Celebrates A World Of Cabernet At 100 Participating Ruth's Chris Locations Nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla., May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for Father's Day, Ruth's Chris Steak House will host a five-course pairing dinner at 100 participating restaurants nationwide on Thursday, June 12 to celebrate the "king" of grapes – Cabernet Sauvignon.

"We invite guests to enjoy five worldwide cabernets from California to Chile to Italy illustrating how each wine is a unique expression of this grape selected from some of the world's greatest growing regions. We look forward to a celebration of cabernet and steak," said Helen Mackey, Vice President of Menu Strategy and Innovation for Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Guests are invited to share their experiences at the nationwide "World of Cabernet" pairing dinner by referencing the hashtag: #RCSHWorldofCab. The featured menu includes:

-First Course: Wild Salmon Steak with Tomato, Basil & White Wine Sauce and braised Romainepaired with Guado al Tasso Scalabrone Bolgheri Rosato DOC, Italy

-Second Course: Steak Consomme Tenderloin, Rustic Root Vegetables and Herb Dumplings paired with Antica Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

-Third Course: Seared Tenderloin Salad, Fresh Mozzarella, Beets, Chimichurri Pesto paired with Haras de Pirque Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile

-Fourth Course: Sizzling Filet Mignon withCaramelized Onions & Cabernet-Balsamic Reduction paired with Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick, Walla Walla, Washington Accompaniments include: Loaded Twice Baked Potato and Sauteed Broccolini

-Fifth Course: Artisanal Cheese Plate,Chocolate-Cherry Cluster, Candied Pecans and Seeded Flatbread paired with Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri DOC, Italy

Wine dinner pricing varies by market with an average price of $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required for this event. For a complete list of participating restaurants, and to make reservations, visit: http://www.ruthschris.com/promotions/cabernetwinedinner.

About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House is the largest upscale steak house company in the world, with nearly 140 restaurant locations around the globe. Founded in New Orleans, Louisiana USA by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling." For more information, please visit, www.ruthschris.com.

About Guado al Tasso
The Antinori Family history is a narrative about devotion to winemaking that is woven through nearly 630 years and 26 generations. The family's 2,200-acre Guado al Tasso estate is located in the prestigious Bolgheri DOC, part of the Tuscan coastal area of Maremma, known for its untamed landscape and unspoiled beauty. The Maremma region has become one of the most interesting areas in Italy for winemaking and the Scalabrone Rose and Il Bruciato are great examples. www.antinori.it

About Antica Napa Valley
Antica Napa Valley is the Antinori's family's estate situated high atop Atlas Peak in the Napa Valley, 1800 feet above sea level. Antica represents "Antinori California" and the estate fulfills the family's longstanding desire to produce wines with personality and style in the Napa Valley. The Antinori family's winegrowing philosophy – to produce wines with passion, patience and perseverance – is expressed fully at Antica Napa Valley. The Antica Napa Valley wines express the Antinori family's Italian winemaking heritage, and their dream of making world class Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley. The wines are 100% Estate-Grown. www.anticanapavalley.com

About Haras de Pirque
The Haras de Pirque estate, located south of Santiago, Chile, unites two passions of the Matte family:  thoroughbred horses and fine wine. The estate's name translates as "the breeding stables of Pirque." The estate vineyards are located in the Upper Maipo Valley on the lower northern slopes of the Andes Mountains at 1,800 to 2,000 feet elevation. The winery is committed to environmental stewardship and follows sustainable practices in the vineyards and at the winery. www.harasdepirque.com

About Spring Valley Vineyard
The vineyards of Spring Valley Vineyard are tucked away in the middle of the golden, rolling wheat fields of the Walla Walla Valley in Washington state. All of the fruit is exclusively estate-grown and tended to carefully by winemaker Serge Leville and the Derby family, founders of the winery and who still grow wheat on the hills that surround the vineyards. The outcome of this care produces remarkable wines reflective of their unique heritage and terroir. www.springvalleyvineyard.com

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