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Merlove
Merlove is a documentary celebrating Merlot wine in response to the movie Sideways. Have the courage to embark on your own wine adventure. Merlove will help you learn more about wine, but it is your own experience that will guide your personal journey. As you try new wines you will gain love and appreciation for the gifts that wine can bring. Like anything in life, wine can be enjoyed and enhanced by sharing it with others. The bottom line is good wine is good wine and bad wine is bad wine, but that should not stop the adventure. The message of Merlove is that no single grape varietal should be singled out as superior or inferior to others. Enjoy as we interweave documentary style filmmaking with the animation of a bottle of Merlot wine named “Merlove” who must find a way to fill itself with love when aimlessly tossed into the ocean of mediocre Merlot wine.

We want people to know that Merlot is ready to be loved again by all and remember that every vintage has a new story to tell...
 
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Napa Valley Register - 6/27/08 - "Merlove" (Download)

San Francisco Chronicle - 6/27/08 - "Merlot's Revenge" (Download)

Decanter.com
- 9/19/2007 - "After Sideways: Merlot movie to redress the balance"

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Winebusiness.com - 9/14/2007 - "Napa Filmmaker Plans Documentary about Merlot"
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Wine Spectator Online - 8/8/2007 - "Take this, Miles"
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Get your tickets NOW!
Copia Sept. 5th
Tell your family, friends, neighbors & co-workers. Come early and enjoy some local producers of Merlot.

Where:
Copia 500 First Street Napa, CA 94559
www.copia.org

707.259.1600
888.512.6742

Admission:
$7General / $6Members


When:
Friday ~ September 5, 2008
7:15pm (Merlot Tasting)
8:00pm (Movie!)

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    Tom Rinaldi
    Tom Rinaldi

    Winemaker, Provenance Vineyards
    www.provenancevineyards.com

    Chris Phelps
    Chris Phelps

    Winemaker, Swanson Vineyards
    www.swansonvineyards.com

    Tom Macky (Wine Spectator’s Master of Merlot)
    Tom Mackey (Wine Spectator’s Master of Merlot)

    St. Francis Winery
    www.stfranciswine.com

    Larry Stone
    Larry Stone

    General Manager, Rubicon Estate
    www.rubiconestate.com

    Andy BeckstofferAndy Beckstoffer
    Owner, Beckstoffer Vineyards
    www.beckstoffervineyards.com

    Peter Mondavi Jr.
    Peter Mondavi Jr.

    Charles Krug
    www.charleskrug.com

    John Sorensen and Vincent
    John Sorensen and VincentJohn Sorensen and Vincent
    Two St. Helena Fire Fighters who saved a ton of Merlot wine and are making Merlove in Vincent’s Garage
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    Hamilton Nicholson
    Hamilton Nicholson

    Winemaker, Kelham Vineyards
    www.kelhamvineyards.com

    Ronald Nicholson
    Ronald Nicholson

    Winemaker, Kelham Vineyards
    www.kelhamvineyards.com

    Kirk Venge
    Kirk Venge

    Winemaker, Venge Vineyards
    www.vengevineyards.com

    Van Ballentine
    Van Ballentine

    Ballentine Vineyards
    www.ballentinevineyards.com

    Dave Studdert
    Dave Studdert

    wine.woot.com

    Bernard Portet, John Clews, Al Wagner
    John Clews
    Bernard Portet, John Clews, Al Wagner

    Clos Du Val
    www.closduval.com

    Sean Garvey, Andrew Raifaisen, Ken Deis
    Sean Garvey, Andrew Raifaisen, Ken Deis

    Flora Springs
    www.florasprings.com

    Sloan Upton
    Three Palms Vineyard

    Stu Smith
    Stu Smith

    Smith-Madrone
    www.smithmadrone.com

    Bryan Delbondio
    Bryan Delbondio

    Markam Vineyards
    www.markhamvineyards.com

    Sam Baxter
    Sam Baxter
    Winemaker, Terra Valentine
    www.terravalentine.com

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    Jean-Claude Berrouet
    Jean-Claude Berrouet

    Winemaker, Chateau Petrus
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    Michel Rolland
    Michel Rolland

    International Wine Consultant

    Alain Vauthier
    Alain Vauthier

    Proprietor Chateau Ausone

    Olivier Berrouet
    Olivier Berrouet

    Enologist, Cheval Blanc/Successor at Petrus

    Jean-Luc Thunevin
    Jean-Luc Thunevin

    Owner/Winemaker, Valandraud

    Murielle Andraud
    Murielle Andraud

    Owner/Vineyard Management, Valandraud

    Michel Gracia
    Michel Gracia

    Owner/Winemaker, Gracia

    Michel Puzio
    Michel Puzio

    Owner/Winemaker, Chateau Croix de Labrie

    Emmanuel Emonot
    Emmanuel Emonot

    Former Sommelier for the Legendary Bernard Loiseau now owner and manager of Lard et Bouchon restaurant

    Francois Mitjavile
    Francois Mitjavile

    Owner/Winemaker Chateau Le Tertre Rotenboeuf

    Pierre Chariol
    Pierre Chariol

    Owner/Winemaker Chateau de Lescours

    Oliver
    Oliver

    Crazy Englishman

    Jason South
    Jason South

    Kiwi / French Translator / Tour Guide / Winemaker / Inside Man
    www.stemilionwinetours.com

    Juan “Carlos” Ferreira
    Juan “Carlos” Ferreira

    Wine guide, L’Essential
    www.essentiel-vin.com

    Frank Terral
    Frank Terral

    Owner/Winemaker Chateau Moulin de Peyronin

     

    Michel Billion
    Michel Billion

    Owner/Chateau La Garelle

    Jonathan Malthus
    Jonathan Malthus

    Winemaker/Owner, Chateau Teyssier

    Neil Whyte
    Neil Whyte

    Enologist, Chateau Teyssier

    Christine Nadalie
    Christine Nadalie

    Owner/Winemaker, Chateau Beau Rivage

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