EP 775 Merlove

Rudy McClain, creator of the documentary Merlove, visits Wine Library TV to discuss the film and taste some Merlot with Gary Vaynerchuk.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Swanson Oakville Merlot
2006 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval
2007 Provenance Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley

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luca bercelli

89/100

line of the day – ‘what I can do is just be honest’

Guest is obviously a good guy if somewhat overawed. Best moment is Mott making his directoral debut by instructing GV to ‘move the bottles’ out of the way of the guest. Who’d have thunk it?

Tags: merlot, red, review, Video, wine, wines

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    Love ya Brother!

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

  • I have yet to see Merlove. Great guest again. Good Episode.

    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

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    QOTD: I live in a city in the mountains that is also the start of a large desert, climate is extreme and around here the norm is you work hard or you perish, since before the Spanish conquest times were hard and that strong attitude has been a trait passed down through the generations: crops are taken care of meticulously, farm animals are well tended to and that translates to the industrial complex of which this city has made a world reputation of. Curiosity, willingness to help others and hard work make for people that love making connections, talk to different cultures and engage in conversation with everyone regardless of who they are. that is how I am and it’s something this place has thought me.

  • Green Pea / Roger Stevens

    Rudy,

    By far the best question asked here yet.

    QOTD: As a young man my father taught me a valuable lesson that I have kept with me all of my life and will do so until my days end. It’s simple, always be a gentleman to everyone. That means holding a door for a person regardless of age or gender, answer yes mam and yes sir, lend a hand when you know you can help and so on. Often people don’t seem to appreciate those gestures anymore but that no reason to stop being a gentleman. You do so because it’s the right thing to do.

  • Green Pea / Roger Stevens

    Rudy,

    By far the best question asked here yet.

    QOTD: As a young man my father taught me a valuable lesson that I have kept with me all of my life and will do so until my days end. It’s simple, always be a gentleman to everyone. That means holding a door for a person regardless of age or gender, answer yes mam and yes sir, lend a hand when you know you can help and so on. Often people don’t seem to appreciate those gestures anymore but that no reason to stop being a gentleman. You do so because it’s the right thing to do.

  • Green Pea / Roger Stevens

    Rudy,

    By far the best question asked here yet.

    QOTD: As a young man my father taught me a valuable lesson that I have kept with me all of my life and will do so until my days end. It’s simple, always be a gentleman to everyone. That means holding a door for a person regardless of age or gender, answer yes mam and yes sir, lend a hand when you know you can help and so on. Often people don’t seem to appreciate those gestures anymore but that no reason to stop being a gentleman. You do so because it’s the right thing to do.

  • Green Pea / Roger Stevens

    Rudy,

    By far the best question asked here yet.

    QOTD: As a young man my father taught me a valuable lesson that I have kept with me all of my life and will do so until my days end. It’s simple, always be a gentleman to everyone. That means holding a door for a person regardless of age or gender, answer yes mam and yes sir, lend a hand when you know you can help and so on. Often people don’t seem to appreciate those gestures anymore but that no reason to stop being a gentleman. You do so because it’s the right thing to do.

  • Green Pea / Roger Stevens

    Rudy,

    By far the best question asked here yet.

    QOTD: As a young man my father taught me a valuable lesson that I have kept with me all of my life and will do so until my days end. It’s simple, always be a gentleman to everyone. That means holding a door for a person regardless of age or gender, answer yes mam and yes sir, lend a hand when you know you can help and so on. Often people don’t seem to appreciate those gestures anymore but that no reason to stop being a gentleman. You do so because it’s the right thing to do.

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