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laguiole CHAMPAGNE SABRE
Celebrate like Napoleon! Following the French Revolution, Napoleon’ s cavalry celebrated their spoils by using fierce sabres to pop the cork off bottles of Champagne. This tradition continues today with modern-day sabrage. Though not as sharp as the French soldiers’ sabres, the traditional Champagne sabre creates an epic start to a fine bottle of bubbly. In Napoleon’ s words,“ Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.” Ask Banville & Jones resident Champagne expert Sylvia Jansen for tips on how to expertly wield your new Champagne sabre.
Price: $ 249.99
VINEYARD PANTRY
Napa Valley is one of the world’ s premier wine and food destinations. So when you can’ t make it to Napa, why not bring Napa home to your table? The Vineyard Pantry creates specialty products from natural ingredients that capture the fresh flavours of Napa Valley.
Try their Zinfandel Wine Vinegar, Smoky Tomato Savoury Spread, or the Olive and Garlic Tapinade, exclusively available at Banville & Jones.
Price: $ 6.99 –$ 8.99
RIDDLING RACK BY 2-DAY DESIGNS
In Champagne production, after the sparkling wine has rested on the lees, the riddling( or remuage) process begins: bottles are stored in riddling racks so that the lees and sediment in the bottle can collect near the mouth of the bottle. Over the course of a few weeks, the bottles are rotated and are angled increasingly upright, until all the sediment is collected and removed. 2-Day Designs honours this process with chic rustic wine racks that bring all the flavour of French country to your home.
Price: $ 349.99
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