I’m not going to flame with you but I heartily disagree
That most olive oil is substandard....maybe less than extra virgin when labeled so
Or that Vegas is culinary capital of the world....yes many big chefs have been paid to do corporate outposts there but I found them lacking in comparison
Wine....yes you can find better wine for the money comparatively in California.... Willamette Valley Oregon....Australia.... Chile....South Africa
Than in Bordeaux or Burgundy or Champagne....or the best Amarone in Italy or rioja in Spain
But at top end you cannot find anything to beat the best premier cru in whichever French commune....or further down in Chateaunuf due Pap....and so forth...or a top drawer Krug...
The depth and character and body of big old world...especially French wines is unmatched.....
But some Kali wines have come a very long way....but the varietal approach will always fail against the commune/chateau angle....its just not as comprehensive
That said right now we have stocked Meomi Belle Close special edition (35.00) and Trisae (40.00) both Willie Valley Oregon and for the money superb...velvety and nice currant and plum....deep
But neither will ever be a top notch Cote de Nuits burgundy like Romanee or Gevrey Chambertin....which of course cost way more...out of my price range usually
For the record....I found Vegas tacky and trashy with too many young drunk people from southern Kali
But I don’t begrudge folks who go for that
The staff at the Venetian/Palazzo were very very nice
You crack me up sometimes. LOL