With the unseasonably warm weather we've been having here in South Florida, I really wanted to share a healthy, delicious Spring-inspired food and wine pairing with you. And when perusing this recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Rosé Aioli, Fennel, Olive + Spinach Salad from Chef Jennifer Carroll, Top Chef alum and protégé of the legendary Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, she had me at rosé!
Nothing says Spring like rosé and we adore this incredibly refreshing, food-friendly wine here at Chez Miskew. Thankfully my husband is NOT afraid to "drink pink" (or wear pink for that matter!) and with our preternatural Summer-like weather we can drink it almost year round. Over the years we've even made a vinous mecca to Provence to visit some of our favorite rosé producers and also had the opportunity to sip rosé with Martha Stewart in South Beach.
“It's funny how what began as a humble, everyday wine from the South of France has evolved into a vinous juggernaut that’s now synonymous with glamour and celebrated with such hashtags as #roseallday, #drinkpink and #yeswayrose.”
But back to our recipe which turns a little bit of kitchen time and some impeccably fresh ingredients into a completely delicious sensory experience. I was lucky to score some fresh-off-the-boat Pumpkin Swordfish from my local fishmonger (thanks, Captain Clay!). The "pumpkin" actually refers to the color of the fish (not the flavor!) which takes on an orange hue after the fish eats lots of Royal Red Shrimp found in very deep Atlantic waters. As far as flavor goes, pumpkin swordfish is slightly sweeter than white swordfish but either one will work perfectly in this recipe.
Simply put on some fabulous French music (see my recommendation below) and assemble the marinade for the swordfish which is simply extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, juice and Kosher salt and pepper. Chill the fish in the fridge for an hour while you prepare the rosé aioli and fennel and olive relish.
The relish combines the delightful Mediterranean flavors of Kalamata olives, fennel and radishes brightened by a dash of lemon juice and rice wine vinegar (just FYI, rice vinegar is the SAME thing!). The intoxicating rosé aioli is what pulls everything together though. Made from reduced rosé wine whisked together with shallots, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, grated garlic and mayonnaise it can conveniently be made a day or two in advance. It’s so delicious you could just spoon this right out of the bowl and into your mouth.
And I did. Many times.
After an hour of marinating, simply cook the swordfish on a screaming hot grill pan (NO need to head outside) for about 3-4 minutes a side, garnish with a generous sprinkle of Maldon sea salt and chopped fennel fronds you're good to go. The texture of the fish combined with the delicious flavors of the salad are truly dreamy and perfect for Spring (or a few weeks before!).
RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: As the title of this post suggests, a Provençal rosé like the Chateau D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé ($24) or Rock Angel Rosé ($35) is the perfect pairing for this recipe. If you can't find either of these wines, any lighter colored dry (NOT sweet) rosé wine will do.
WHY THE PAIRING WORKS: There's something about the way rosé synergizes with the Mediterranean flavors of olives and fennel as well as the garlicky aioli that makes this pairing utterly amazing. The weight of the wine also matches the weight of the fish perfectly and complements its oily texture as well. For an "a-ha" moment, simply take a bite of the grilled swordfish dipped in the rosé aioli on your fork with a little bit of salad and then take a sip of wine!
MUSIC TO LISTEN TO: The French-inspired "Something's Gotta Give" Soundtrack (that fabulous movie with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson?) pairs perfectly with this dish.
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Rosé Aioli, Fennel, Olive and Spinach Salad paired with a Provencal Rosé as much as we did. I'd love to hear what you think in the Comments section below.
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“GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH ROSE AIOLI + FENNEL, OLIVE + SPINACH SALAD PAIRED WITH A PROVENCAL ROSE”
Author: Adapted by Stephanie Miskew | The Glamorous Gourmet
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
SWORDFISH
4 1/2" thick 8 oz. swordfish steaks (bloodline trimmed/removed if you prefer)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
ROSE AIOLI
3/4 cup dry rosé wine
2 Tablespoon minced shallots
1 Tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated garlic
1 cup mayonnaise
RELISH
1 fennel bulb, cored & finely chopped, fronds reserved
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
5 oz. baby spinach (4 cups)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Maldon sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
) In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine all of the ingredients except the swordfish & mix well. Add the swordfish & turn evenly to coat. Seal & refrigerate for 1 hour (do NOT let it marinate for much longer, otherwise the lemon juice will begin to cook the fish).
) In a small saucepan, simmer the rosé over moderate heat until reduced to 2 Tablespoons, approx. 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl & let cool to room temperature. Then whisk in the shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic & mayonnaise until smooth.
) Making the relish: In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the spinach & fennel fronds & season to taste with salt & pepper. When ready to eat, mix in the baby spinach leaves & 2 Tablespoons of the rosé aioli & toss to evenly coat.
) Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick grill pan & brush grates with oil. Remove swordfish from the marinade & season with Kosher salt & pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
) Plate the swordfish & garnish with a generous sprinkle of Maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper & fennel fronds. Serve with the relish & remaining rosé aioli paired with a crisp, refreshing dry rosé wine.
My Facebook LIVE "Wines of the Week" series continues with this show on Debunking Wine Myths. But these aren't just any wine myths. These are especially persistent ones that, despite the plethora of wine information out there, continue to circulate. In fact, I've heard ALL of today's featured myths in just the past few months. So I'm very happy to put them to bed once and for all BUT I really need YOUR help to do this.
One of my goals with this show as well as my blog, wine tasting events and podcast is to help you empower your palate and become more confident in the wines YOU personally enjoy. This includes helping to debunk vinous falsehoods by simply sharing what you know in a non-wine snobbish way.
So for that reason, I hope you enjoy today's show and feel empowered to help defeat these myths once and for all next time you encounter them.
1.) Bera Brachetto Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy ($16)
2.) Sartori di Verona Ferdi Bianco, Veneto, Italy ($18)
3.) Domaine Barons de Rothschild Legende Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France ($18)
4.) L'Ecole 41 Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington ($24)
- Wines of the Week: Wine Collecting 101
- Episodes that mention delicious Dessert Wines: Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac Wines, Valentine's Day Wine + Chocolate Pairings, + Wine Collecting 101
- Recommended Glassware (1) Riedel Wine Glasses, (2)The One Wine Glasses by Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson, & (3) Zalto Denk'Art Wine Glasses
I hope you enjoyed today's episode of Wines of the Week featuring the debunking of 4 Common Wine Myths! If there's any wine myths YOU would like to see debunked in the future, please feel free to share them in the comments section below.
Looking to really spice things up this Valentine’s Day? Then why not incorporate wines that can really heighten the mood for l'amour? But I’m not talking about just ANY wines, my fellow wine lover, I’m talking about Aphrodisiac Wines!
But before you think I’m going to have you ordering some hokey wines from an illicit website, let me stop you. I’m simply talking about using some specific criteria to select some perfectly normal, delicious wines from your local retail store.
Research has shown that red wines rule as far as increasing arousal so these four selections feature three different incarnations of red wine: sparkling, still and fortified. One to two glasses was found to optimally enhance desire, too much more than that can actually have the adverse effect, leaving your romantic encounter, um, LESS than satisfying.
1.) Moët & Chandon Moet Rosé Imperial, Champagne, France ($60)
2.) Domaines Barons de Rothschild Légende Médoc, Bordeaux, France ($18)
3.) Domaines Barons de Rothschild Légende Pauillac, Bordeaux, France ($50)
4.) Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20 year Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal ($75)
I hope these delicious wine selections inspire you and your Valentine to get in the mood for l’amour this year and be sure to check out the video below for all the details. Once you know what to look for, you can use these scientifically proven criteria to suss out other wines that might meet the Valentine’s Day aphrodisiac requirements.
- I've got TWO delicious Valentine's Day menus here on the GG (1) Steak a Poivre a Deux with Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes and (2) Mustard Roasted Fish with Roasted Vegetables + Coeur à la Crème with Raspberries for Dessert!
- For more information on Fortified Wine like the Port mentioned in today's show, please click here.
I hope you enjoy my Aphrodisiac Wines selections and I'd like to wish you all of you fabulous lovers a very Happy and Delicious Valentine's Day! xo
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Hello, Wine Lovers! My Facebook LIVE "Wines of the Week" series continues with a special Saturday episode entitled, Wine Collecting 101, a topic I'm very passionate about! Nothing is more magical than the way a wine transforms over time. Acid, tannins, sugar and alcohol converge in a dynamic, alchemical dance which ultimately creates something greater and more complex than the sum of its parts.And while many people are used to consuming wine shortly after purchasing it, I hope this episode inspires your curiosity and patience. Think of wine collecting as delayed gratification that will reward you many times over. In today's episode I debunk some commonly held myths about aging and collectingwine and feature some stellar selections to add to either your existing collection or inspire you to start one. The first myth I'd like to debunk is that you need some custom built, 5,000 bottle cellar to collect wine - you absolutely do NOT!All you need is a cool, quiet, dark place on your home free from vibration, light or widely fluctuating temperatures and you are good to go. Please see below for the featured wines & resources mentioned in this episode as well as the full Facebook LIVE video. Even if you watch it after the live broadcast, please feel free to ask questions or make comments - I PROMISE to get back to you!TODAY'S FEATURED WINES:1.) Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France, 2010 ($120)[To purchase the current release of this wine, please click the following link: Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France, 2015 ($80)]2.) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2001 ($90)[To purchase the current release of this wine, please click the following link:Marchesi Antinori Tignanello IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2014 ($90)]3.) Darioush Shahpar Late Harvest, Napa Valley, California, 2004 ($140 - 375 mL)[To purchase the current release of this wine, please click the following link: Darioush Shahpar Late Harvest, Napa Valley, California, 2011 ($70 - 375mL)]4.) Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal, 2005 ($28)[To purchase the current release of this wine, please click the following link: Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal, 2012 ($20)]<span style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Coravin Model Two Wine System ($290) - One of my FAVORITE wine accessories which uses a super thin, surgical grade needle to pierce the porous cork of a bottle, allowing you to extract some wine without affecting the wine's aging process. This way you can see if a wine is ready to drink without committing to the entire bottle. If it's not quite ready, simply return the bottle to its resting place and sample again at a later date. For info on purchasing, please click here.- Suggested Age-Worthy Wines:(1) White Wines: White Rioja, German Riesling, White Burgundy, high-acid white Greek wines & Champagne(2) Red Wines: Bordeaux, Burgundy, California Cabernets & Spanish reds(3) Late Harvest/Dessert Wines: Sauternes from Bordeaux, Quarts de Chaume from the Loire Valley, Hungarian Tokaji & German Riesling(4) Fortified Wines: Various styles of Port, Sherry, Madeira & Marsala- Photo of grapes affected by Botrytis Cinerea (aka Noble Rot) used to make Sauternes, the legendary, sweet wines of Bordeaux.To view the full "Wine Collecting 101" Facebook LIVE episode please play the video above and for information or questions regarding my Cellar Consulting Services, please e-mail me at Stephanie [at] theglamorousgourmet [dot] com. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.Also, to view previous episodes of “Wines of the Week,” please click here. Thanks so much for tuning in and if you'd like to share any of your own experiences with ageing or collecting wines – I’d LOVE to hear about them! Please let me know in the Comments section below and be sure to join me next Friday, February 9th at 5pm EST on Facebook LIVE for some special Valentine's Day wine selections.Cheers,
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Welcome and thanks for joining me for my first "Wines of the Week" show of 2018! I'm thrilled to be back and after a few weeks of shameless indulging, I think today's episode is, ahem, extremely relevant. Now that the holiday indulgence is over, it seems the popular inclination is to relegate January to a month of self-imposed restriction in order to lose weight or 'get fit' which requires that every enjoyable thing is banished from our homes.Now that just doesn't sound like a very Happy New Year, does it?You see, I'm a firm believer in the motto "all things in moderation" and in keeping with that philosophy I don't think there's any reason you have to give up your daily glass of wine to achieve optimal health. What about your spiritual health and well being - shouldn't that count for something too?In this episode I share four delicious waistline-friendly wines that are least likely to sabotage your New Year's fitness or weight loss goals. I'll also share tips on how to shop for these wines at your local wine or grocery store. Who knows, by allowing yourself this daily indulgence you might not only find yourself losing weight but in a much better mood as well!THIS EPISODE'S WAISTLINE-FRIENDLY WINES:1.) Tesoro della Regina Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV ($16)2.) Martin Codax Albariño Rias Baixas, Spain, 2016 ($14)3.) Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 2016 ($16)4.) Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti Le Orme, Piedmont, Italy, 2014 ($15)RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:- Waistline-friendly Wine Guide- The Wines of Michele ChiarloFor ALL the details on this week’s Waistline-friendly Wines for 2018, please check out my Facebook LIVE video above. Also, to view previous episodes of “Wines of the Week,” please click here. Thanks so much for tuning in and if YOU have any wines you’re looking forward to enjoying while accomplishing those New Year's resolutions – I’d LOVE to hear about them! Please let me know in the Comments section below.Cheers,
I'm NO baker - but I do LOVE wine! So any recipe I discover that's even remotely related to wine...well, I feel a responsibility to explore it further. Especially when it looks outrageously delicious!
Such was the case with the Canelé, a delightful French pastry known for its mahogany, burnt sugar crust and contrasting decadent, custardy center. Typically flavored with rum and vanilla, these beauties are baked in a special Canelé mold to achieve their hallmark striated, cylindrical shape.
Are you wondering where the wine comes in yet?
The Canelé originated in Bordeaux, a region many wine lovers adore due to its legendary full-bodied, age worthy red wines. Well, critical to the production of these wines is a process called "fining" in which a compound, usually egg whites, is added to the wine which binds to any potentially harmful chemicals. To get geeky, the positively charged albumin in the egg whites binds to negatively charged, undesirable polyphenols in the wine which then congeal and settle to the bottom of the barrel where they can be easily removed.
Since only the egg whites are used to "fine" the wine, the Canelé was born as a way to utilize all the leftover yolks. And personally, I can't think of a better place for them than the delightfully eggy, dense custard center of these glorious pastries!
On our first visit to Bordeaux we noticed Canelés everywhere, usually in miniature form. But this amazing recipe is for the standard size, which are bigger and allow for a better contrast between the caramelized outer crust and tender center.
Plus, there's just more Canelé to enjoy - what's not to love about that?
Now, if you're like me and not the most proficient baker, you might be a little intimidated by this recipe at first glance. I know I was, BUT I also love a challenge, especially one that leaves you with fabulous French pastries at the end. And, I'm here to tell you, Erin McDowell, food stylist and Food52 Baking Consultant, has written a brilliant recipe here. As a food blogger for almost 10 years now, I'm a stickler for a well-written recipe and this one is so well-written you actually feel like McDowell's in the kitchen with you, offering helpful advice at every step.
In addition to a few basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry (i.e. eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla and butter) the only additional things you need to make this recipe are: (1) time and (2) a Canelé mold. This is the perfect weekend project since you need to let the batter rest overnight in the fridge before baking, which will also take a few hours. And, forget the elaborate and difficult to care for copper molds of the days of yore, McDowell recommends this brilliant silicone Canelé mold which can be found on Amazon for under ten dollars!
Now, the Canelés do require a little babysitting during the baking process. The mold needs to be generously buttered and pre-heated before adding the batter which aids in the caramelization process. The oven temperature also needs to be dropped after the first thirty minutes as well.
And, perhaps the ONLY thing McDowell doesn't prepare you for is the flipping of the Canelés in the mold for the final stage of baking. You might end up with some scorched fingertips but again, these beauties are so delicious you won't even notice those minor burns as you sink your teeth into these lovely confections!
Also, if you'd like a little something to sip with your Canelés, a Sauternes would be a positively exquisite pairing. This dessert wine also hails from the Bordeaux region of France and I'm a fan of the tenet, "If it grows together, it goes together." This special wine owes its delightful honeyed citrus, floral, peach and ginger notes to a very special type of mold, botrytis cinerea, which imparts unique flavors and a delightful viscosity to the wine which would complement these pastries beautifully.
I especially like the Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes ($40/half-bottle), a delightful blend of 95% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc, the two main grapes used to make Sauternes. I also adore the Chateau Climens Barsac ($80/750mL bottle) a rare 100% Semillon wine from the Sauternes sub-region of Barsac helmed by the wonderful Bérénice Lurton. Both embody the hallmark tension between honeyed viscosity and fabulous acidity which makes these wines so incredibly special.
Rather than include McDowell'sCanelé recipe in this post, I'm linking to it on the Food52 website where I discovered it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have and I'd also love to encourage any established or aspiring bakers out there to check out McDowell's brand new cookbook, The Fearless Baker ($17.50). Her website is also chock full of gorgeous food photos as well.
After experiencing such success with these Canelés, it has definitely inspired me to bake more. Plus, I can't wait to pair these sweet treats with even more amazing wines as well.
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On this special Holiday edition of Wines of the Week on FB LIVE I'm sharing some of my favorite wines AND wine-related gifts perfect for the wine lover in your life. So in this episode I've got you covered with creative ideas for everyone from: (1) The Holiday Hostess, (2) The Red Wine Lover, (3) The Collector and (4) The ChampagneLover.1.) THE HOLIDAY HOSTESS: Nobody wants to show up to a holiday party empty handed but what to bring? Flowers? Another lame candle? How about something sparkling that won't break the bank? In all the years I've hosted holiday parties I've always been happy to receive bubbles which are universally appealing and super festive. I especially like these delicious bottles:Mionetto Prosecco Brut Treviso, Veneto, Italy, NV ($14): Hailing from Veneto region of Italy, this delightful Prosecco is light, crisp and refreshing with notes of white flowers, apples and citrus. While delicious on its own, this wine is also perfect for sparkling wine based drinks such as Mimosas, Bellinis and one of my faves: Rosemary Pomegranate Royales!Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Napa Valley, California, NV ($20): Made in the same method as Champagne, this delightful domestic sparkler is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris. It has lovely notes of citrus, apple, vanilla, with hints of toast, honey and gingerbread spice with ith a fine acidity and rich, lingering finish.And since your Hostess went through lots of effort to create a magical evening (even if she won't admit it) why not surprise her with one of these stylish and unique accessories:"Bring on the Bubbly" Flutes:$32 - set of two; $70 - set of fourRose Gold Jewel Wine Glasses ($25 - set of two)Both sets of glasses are available on Amazin (simply click respective links) or locally at Linen Closet boutique in downtown Delray Beach (303 NE 4th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561)266-0766. Ask for Christina or Carolann & tell them The Glamorous Gourmet sent ya!2.) THE RED WINE LOVER: This is the time of year to sip and savor those big, bold red wines and what's better than a Cabernet Sauvignon? I especially adore these two California Cabernets available at two different price points to suit your budget:Fortress Knight's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California, 2013 ($35): This wine is an interesting blend of grape varieties including 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. It's aged in a mixture of French and American oak and has delicious notes of dark fruit, mocha & spice.Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa, California, 2012 ($60): This wine is from one of my FAVE producers in the Napa Valley who make exceptional wines from the acclaimed Rutherford AVA of California's Napa Valley.One potential problem when drinking red wine can be those pesky tannins which can make a wine taste too astringent. In order to tame those tannins you need to aerate the wine and I especially love these two accessories which should be in every red wine lover's repertoire:Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator ($20): This handy aerator is perfect for when you don’t feel like indulging in a whole bottle of wine.Riedel Ultra Wine Decanter ($170): This beautiful and functional crystal decanter is perfect for decanting an entire bottle of wine. It is easy to use and clean and can also be used in conjunction with the Vinturi for extra aeration!3.) THE WINE COLLECTOR: People collect wine to observe and enjoy how it ages over time. All types of wine can benefit from aging including sparkling, red, white and even dessert wine as long as it has the right combination of acid, tannin and/or sugar. Here are two of my favorites:Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy, 2014 ($75): From the famed Ornellaia estate’s younger vineyards, this true, imminently ageable “second wine” is a delicious blend of 50% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot.Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2014 ($40/375mL bottle): This delightful blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc gets its magical flavor profile from a mold known as "Noble Rot" which shrivels the grapes on the vine which then produce a heavenly viscous sweet juice. Sauternes are some of the most ageable wines on the planet and would be a welcome surprise to any wine collector!How do you know when those special bottles are ready to open? If ONLY there was a way to sample a wine so you could tell when it was JUST perfect without opening the entire bottle too early or too late. Well, friends, the Coravin is the answer to your vinous prayers. The device's thin needle allows wine to be siphoned out of the bottle without removing the cork and spoiling the wine. While initially only found in restaurants, consumer models are now available and, for the wine collector, - money well spent!Coravin Model One Starter Wine System ($230): If you're a budding oenophile this model is perfect with easy to use, convenient silicone, soft touch grips.Coravin Model Two Elite Wine System ($349): The Ferrari of the Coravin models with a graphite body and chrome clamps and trigger. You can also get it in custom colors to match your home as well as bundle it with other accessories.4.) THE CHAMPAGNE LOVER: There's no better time to indulge in decadence than the holidays and if you really want to dazzle the Champagne lover in your life, here are a few of my favorite bottles.Taittinger Brut La Francaise, Reims, France, NV ($45): I love this spectacular sparkler from one of the few remaining family owned and run Champagne houses in France. This wine is predominantly Chardonnay, the signature grape of the House, which produces a light, crisp and elegant wine with aromas and flavors of citrus, apple and toasted brioche.Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne, Reims, France, NV ($80): This unique bottle was inspired by King Henri IV and the fabulous wine inside is 100% Pinot Noir. The wine gains it's gorgeous deep pink color from a 48-72 hour maceration with the grape skins which imparts added body and tannin structure to the wine. The wine has gorgeous aromas and flavors of raspberry, red currant, black cherry and spice.Pair of Juliska Amalia Champagne Flutes ($150): These exquisite hand blown flutes of lead-free glass are made in the hills outside of Prague by Capucine and Dave Gooding.Laguiole en Aubrac Champagne Saber ($200): Handcrafted in France, this special saber is used to perform the traditional ritual of Sabrage in which the top of a Champagne bottle is removed as the dull edge of the blade hits the neck of the bottle. This saber come in a beautiful display box and features a stainless blade complete with the "Laguiole en Aubrac" insignia and a beautiful horn handle.Kate Spade Finer Things Champagne Bucket Bag ($358): If the Champagne lover in your life also happens to like fashion, this whimsical bag is a must! It features a cross-body strap and a silver glitter-encrusted bucket complete with faux Champagne bottle and ice cubes. The bag opens with a discrete magnetic closure and comes with a stylish dust bag as well – FABULOUS!To view the entire Facebook Live Holiday Episode, please see FULL video below:
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