Fifty Shades of Wine Part Two

Earlier this month, we wrote about wine references in the bestselling novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. Here is part two of the series, a look at wine references in the second book in the series, Fifty Shades Darker.

At her friend’s art show:

Christian joins me, and hands me a glass of white wine.

“Does it come up to scratch?” My voice sounds more normal.

He looks quizzically at me.

“The wine.”

“No. Rarely does at these kinds of events…”

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While shopping for dinner ingredients to cook at her place:

“I’ll get some wine.”

Oh dear. I’m not sure what sort of wine is available in Ernie’s Supermarket. Christian remerges empty-handed, grimacing with a look of disgust.

“There’s a good liquor store next door,” I say quickly.

“I’ll see what they have.”

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The dinner menu for a masquerade to raise funds for his parent’s charity:

Salmon Tatare with Créme Fraiche and Cucumber on Toasted Brioche

Alban Estate Rousanne 2006

Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast, Creamy Jerusalem Artichoke Purée, Thyme-Roasted Bing Cherries, Foie Gras

Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2006 Domaine De La Janasse

Sugar-Crusted Walnut Chiffon, Candied Figs, Sabayon, Maple Ice Cream

Vin de Constance 2004 Kelin Constantia

Selection of Local Cheese and Breads

Alban Estate Grenache 2006

Coffee & Petits Fours

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After spending the day on Christian’s yacht:

Next to SP’s is a small Italian bistro…. Christian and I are seated in a booth, poring over the menu and sipping a delicious light Frascati.

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At a bar, after a nasty incident with one of Christian’s exes:

Ethan glances at me sympathetically, and I feel desolate, completely desolate.

“Can I have something a bit stronger,” I ask Ethan, my voice small.

“Sure. What would you like?”

“A brandy, please.”

May we suggest a fine calvados, to take the edge off dangerous times?

At one of Christian’s bars to celebrate Ana’s promotion:

“Cristal, ma’am?” Christian hands me a glass of chilled champagne as I sit perched on a barstool.

“Why thank you, Sir.” I stress the last word flirtatiously, batting my eyelashes at him deliberately.

When only Cristal will do.

With Christian’s sister, who is asking Ana for boy advice:

“Here,” she says mischievously. “This is one of my dad’s special lemon martinis—much nicer than champagne.”

Christian’s sister isn’t the only fan of lemon martinis; turns out Oprah is a big fan, too.

Read part one of our Fifty Shades of Wine series here.

Written by Shelley Boettcher and Amanda Allison. Photo by M31