Shock effect (Bottle Shock) (№ 363926)

- I was surprised at the quality of California wines. And their originality. In NAPA valley there is interest in experimental methods. To quite avant-garde techniques.
- What is he saying?
- In my land they call it a dubious compliment. In England, apparently, not aware that it happens. Here's a cultural feature.
- I was surprised by the quality of California wines. And their originality. In the Napa Valley, there is interest in experimental methods. To avant-garde methods.
- What's he saying?
- Where I come from, they call it a left-handed compliment. But I don't think they have a name for it in England. It's too embedded in their culture.