The Crucible

A fictional contemporary artist whose paintings Frasier collects. He describes her as the preeminent Neofauvist of the twentieth century.

“She's the preeminent Neofauvist of the twentieth century!”— Frasier

An art movement inspired by the early 20th-century Fauvist style known for bold colors and expressive brushwork. Frasier uses the term to describe Martha Paxton…

“She's the preeminent Neofauvist of the twentieth century!”— Frasier

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), Dutch Golden Age painter considered one of the greatest artists in history. Frasier sarcastically accuses the gallery of selling…

“Did a crate of freshly-painted Rembrandts just arrive?!”— Frasier

A refined French preparation of duck blended into a light, airy mousse, typically served at elegant parties.

“My God, Niles, why is no-one eating the Mousseline of Duck?”— Frasier

A soft, creamy French cheese named after the Brie region. The gallery owner offers it as part of his charm offensive.

“Maybe some brie?”— Phillip

A 1953 hit song by Dean Martin, written by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks. Frasier sings the opening line to coax callers.

“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...”— Frasier

An international women's organization focused on voluntarism and community leadership, associated with upper-class social circles.

“Bethany van Pelt - the head of the Junior League”— Frasier

Frasier rhapsodizes about Italy using the Italian names for Tuscany (Toscana), Florence (Firenze), and Venice (Venezia), displaying his cultural affectation.

“Ahh, Italia - the rolling hills of Toscana, the art of Firenze, the passion that is Venizia...”— Frasier

A fictional tourism package for visiting Vatican City, referenced as an add-on to a trip to Italy.

“that doesn't include the 'Splendours of the Vatican' package”— Gary

A red wine grape variety known for producing elegant, complex wines. Frasier criticizes the one served at his party as too stagey.

“the Pinot Noir is far too stagey”— Frasier

Wine from the Loire Valley in France, one of the country's most celebrated wine regions. The gallery owner uses it to charm Frasier.

“My wife and I toured the Loire valley last year and we couldn't resist buying four cases of this.”— Phillip

A fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain, frequently enjoyed by Frasier and Niles as their drink of choice at home.

“Niles returns from the bar with two sherries.”— Niles