Martha Stewart's Bearnaise Sauce – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1/4 cup very finely chopped shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper , more if desired
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaf
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter , very soft ( I 've always used 1 1/2 sticks )
• coarse salt
• pepper , if desired
• lemon juice , if desired