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My recommendation is one glass at a bad bar. Meaning, when you are in one of those situations where you are turning yourself into a savvy beer drinker because you’re too embarrased of how you’d act if you found out which wines are sitting at the end of the bar.

Recommendation is, in this situation, if you are ever in it, and happen to see this one, it’s TOTALLY fine for a glass or two.

In fact, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised and start recommending the wine to friends, or consider buying a case for everyday drinking at home. But don’t fall victim! Don’t do it!

I have to think this is what happened to the nice man at the new Sendiks on Drexel that recommended it. That, and, he really has a crush on Robert Parker. And good values. Or, as Robert says, “best value”. I’m sorry, but I really can’t get excited for a wine whose best quality is that it is a “best value”. Tell me something… Does it freaking taste good?

I just don’t get the whole value proposition. If a wine tastes good and you don’t feel like you got ripped off, then you are lucky! Lucky, lucky! And happy!

I guess I just have this whole marketing question about the paper bottle neck tag that declares a wine fit for buying because it’s won some award, or RP says it’s a “best value”. Seems silly to me. Seems so 80′s.

In any case, I was beginning to think this Robert Parker guy might be on to something, but he’s not. It’s only a best value because it’s not offensive.

Ok, truth? It’s not bad, just boring. Plus, I don’t think I can like anything that had a paper bottle neck tag.

Trapiche
Malbec
2006
Around $10 buckaroos

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Some things are starting to make sense… And then again confusing me also.

Question: Do certain wines really make you more drunk than others? I mean, how is this possible if all have the same stated alcohol content?

Take this Steele for example, 13.5% alcohol content. Why the hell do I feel twice as drunk when drinking this one versus most others?

I could never understand why I always walked out of going to dinner at Vito’s on Pico (or is it Ocean Park?) just feeling way more drunk than normal. But now I know why (we always ordered Steele) .. but then I don’t know why!

In any case I always really enjoy Steele (all drunkness aside), and will typically order it if I find it on a menu.

Now I just know I need to be more careful!

Steele
2005
Santa Barbara County
Pinot Noir

www.steelewines.com

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C’est pas la mer a boire
Domaine du Possible (cute, right?)

Literal translation: “it’s not the sea to be drunk”
Signification: Ce n’est pas difficile.

Origine

Née dans la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, cette expression a tout d’abord été utilisée sous la forme positive : “c’est la mer à boire”, qui signifiait qu’une chose était compliquée et difficile. Aujourd’hui, elle ne s’utilise quasiment que sous la forme négative et signifie littéralement “ce n’est pas comme si tu devais boire toute l’eau de la mer”. Autrement dit, “ce n’est pas impossible”, “pas compliqué”.

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I didn’t at all understand the significance of the name of this wine while we drank it — but I love it — both the name and the wine.

The wine bar monsieur at Quedubon (“une maison sincere et serieuse”) described the wine as very rich with lots of fruit — he was dead on. It was absolutely lovely, and now our entire dinner party I’m sure will be on the quest to figure out how to get some here (or in Denmark). For some reason I have a feeling it is going to be extremely difficult, as I don’t think it is exported. Although I will look into it. Definitely the best wine on the Paris trip, and best restaurant in my opinion… although Brady liked the place with the naked male oil paintings on the walls (Aux Trois Petite Couchons).

Bistro-Cave Quedubon
22 rue du plateau
19th arrondissement

Apparently the potatoes were to die for here … I had the fish that was amazing. Really loved this little place – and the people were super sweet, generous and awesome. tel. 01.42.38.18.65. Metro: Buttes-Chaumont

PS I think you can get the wine in Canada… see chowhound note:

Domaine du Possible, “C’est pas la mer à boire” 2006, VDT Roussilon (C$30)
The wine’s name translates as “no big deal” (literally “it’s not the sea to be drunk”). 55% Grenache, 35% Carignan, 10% Syrah. Nose rich in fruit with gamy notes, leather and a bit of *merde*. Mouth-filling and densely fruity yet light on its feet. Supple tannins. Long savoury, spicy finish. Astoundingly pure. Just great.

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Oh how I love shitty airplane wine when it's served on Air France.
Somehow that makes it all okay–

don’t buy into it… the label could go either way — really good or really bad. it’s the latter. all of them. just my opinion.