Testing The Abandoned Wine to See What's Salvageable

[@victor050884]

I like how Mere is literally an engineer and Matt's just tearing stuff down with his truck and a chain.

[@claytonwindham]

Matt always delivers. He lures us in with a title about wine tasting and keeps us around by knocking down a building demolition ranch style!

[@MrJewsbury]

If you don't turn those bottles of crappy wine into Bunker Brandy then that's a market lost!

[@MrJewsbury]

You could sell it/give it away to the first few patrons to stay at the Ranch

[@b4l4zsv1ncz3]

To be fair, Bunker Brandy is a really good name for it

[@33gles]

Bunker Brandy is an AMAZING name.

[@ViolentKisses87]

Dude that's fucking funny.

[@plucknick]

@whiskeytribe and off the ranch need to collaborate

[@kyleo1236]

You could potentially get some good vinegar from those wines. To experiment with making vinegar, just pop the cork and leave it in a dark warm place for a couple weeks then taste it. If it doesn't taste too acidic, let it sit longer. You could then sell the vinegar to local restaurants or keep it for when the resort opens.

[@michaelwhite9199]

I never expected to see a 5-ton exploding out of an abandoned building. Bravo!

[@SomebodysNephew]

Same. You could hear it screaming a few seconds before it busts through. Didn't even think about it.

[@paulanthony1976]

It’s always been a dream of mine. Dreams come true.

[@almostanengineer]

Your new here 😅🤣

[@Sullys-GamingYT]

Bro sick move

[@stevennichols3421]

EPIC

[@forsakenace9577]

Hey Matt, your tribute to your brother popped up in my feed after I just binge watched all your resort videos. I think when you’re close to finishing the resort, you should put a tribute or something on the ranch/resort for him. I’m sure he’s up there smiling and watching your adventures, and doing what he can to make sure you succeed.

[@kinglionex4888]

How could he be watching from the void of nothingness?

[@forsakenace9577]

@@kinglionex4888 true, you could be right

[@samuelphillips9620]

I truly hope that you make this happen Matt. I pass by your establishment a few times a month and would love if you could make some Semi truck parking so that us truck drivers could stop by and enjoy the new Diggs 😉 😊

[@WakkaWakkaJames]

In Australia we pull down building bit by bit. It might take longer but you could Savage and recycle material for other projects or builds

[@PsiQ]

Same here.. Especially the cost for sorted trash is a lot cheaper over the "all things might be in there" mixed one that needs specials treatment.

[@MikeInOregon]

The resort needs a 1/4 scale train track around the whole resort. 🚂

[@weedfreer]

Nah...he needs to have Texas University come install a Hyperloop test track from the carpark to his resort check-in and gun range.

[@plucknick]

Needs a lazy river. I remember years ago Mere saying something about how she wanted a lazy river.

[@yotarocket]

A gravity roller coaster would be better! 🎢

[@tomwilliams8675]

Why not full size?

[@MikeInOregon]

@@tomwilliams8675 Because there’s not enough room for a full size train to make a loop.

[@tipsywhiskeyshenanigans9229]

I work for a craft distillery in AZ and we take beer that has gone bad from a few craft breweries. You should reach out to a small craft distillery near you and I’m sure they would love to try to turn that into something good.

[@LysergicVisions]

Mikey always keeping OSHA on their toes 😂

[@davenz000]

Does OSHA even operate in Texas? Isn't this one reason everyone is fleeing there?

[@nikkiconrad9595]

I love seeing what you're going to do with this place. I think it would be cool if you'd build like a huge barn for the event hall and or maybe even a barn chapel ❤

[@MikeHarris1984]

Thats why you always ALWAYS take a bug heavy blanket or carpet or something, drape over the chain. So if it snaps, it helps contain and obsorb the energy

[@Mr_E402]

I think it would be really cool to see that stone structure/building turned into a garden/outdoor seating for the view!!!

[@This-and-That]

Matt you need to load up one of these buildings you want to demolish with tannerite !

[@arcrad]

Haha throwback to classic demo ranch

[@mattbenson6698]

I’m genuinely disappointed this hasn’t happened really to any extent. No how many 50 cal rounds does it take to destroy a chimney or nothing. Just ramming with a 5ton… which is cool. But he could be waaaayyyy cooler.

[@matthewrogers94mr]

I dont think that would be allowed with the drought Texas is in.

[@mattbenson6698]

@@matthewrogers94mr he owns a fire truck. Quit being a Matthew. Be a Matt.

[@imchris5000]

it would not be worth the clean up insulation shreds for thousands of yards

[@pinkelephants1421]

Might be worth checking out the I-beams to see if they're still straight. Those things aren't cheap and (may) still be reusable even if that means having to cut them down to size for window and door lintels.

[@DarkSiv]

Great camera guy working there. He follows everything you're talking about and never misses a thing. They deserve a raise for the camera work just in itself. Lovin the demo episodes as well!

[@jdmfl31]

I think Jenna records a bit.

[@giseled.1326]

Why is a demolition so much fun to watch 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kuliko]

Love this series and love the Positivity

[@lysdexsick]

Dude , you sound like a freaking hippie with them crystal and incense bull crap!!!😁😁

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

That INTRO needs to be your PERMANENT INTRO for Abandoned Ranch episodes!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@Randyluck1]

Matt, try a collab with the Barn wood Builders. They might have a huge post and beam barn that could be made into an awesome event center.

[@OklahomaRedneck918]

I wish he would have let someone come take the building down to repurpose like that thing was in pretty good shape why waste

[@cindymurphy7824]

I’m with every episode! Can’t wait for the next. I believe in you and this project 💕👵🏽🙏🏽

[@timothymoore4498]

Been looking forward to a new episode it's the highlight of my day and I can't stop recommending you to my friends

[@debbralehrman5957]

Nice job👍🏼 Thanks Matt and Crew👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌺

[@susanvaughan4210]

I can always count on Matt to make me smile (and giggle), even on a down day. Best therapist I know!

[@beccac6451]

I love watching you demolish those buildings. Very satisfying to watch lol. Really sorry that none of the wine was salvageable. Was hoping some might of bee good.

[@RealityCheckV]

That's what I would call a Demolition Ranch!

[@davidblanck4131]

Definitely a lesson you should know by. But, having a ranch, resort, a house on a hill, and pneumatic tires on your equipment.... You should know that having a tire plug kit with extra plugs will ensure your equipment that is bound to catch leaks will be field repairable. If you have enough plugs, you can fix 1 inch slashes in sidewalls. A small puncture on a tractor can be plugged easily.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

❤ You surely have put a lot on your plate with this build. I hope it will work out well for you in the future.

[@debrawiley7673]

I've been watching since you were a Vetenarin watched you build your house and now this I wish you all the luck with everything. 😊❤

[@sallyintucson]

That’s how I started watching him too.

[@dawnreed7628]

I just found the channel a few months ago and love it!!❤❤. I’ve even been binge watching the whole six years, it’s made me laugh and cry!! Your family is so awesome!! Thank you so much💜💜!!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

Matt has been going much longer than 6 years.

[@DingleBerryMTB]

You need some Mats Offroad Recovery straps! They won't break when you pull your buildings down.

[@Scotty86doo]

Still think you should contact Whiskey Tribe, they actually have a distillery in Texas and could help you Salvage the wine. They are also very Charismatic on Camera and would make good content for a Collab.

[@ChaneyGolf]

Really putting the demolition in demolition ranch this episode!

[@michaelredford8678]

It would be so cool to see you reach out to the wisky tribe guys to make a brandy.

[@TheJimmyswint]

One word. TANNERITE Give a building the same love you gave the old chevy

[@bradprice8040]

Matt doing his sponsorship talking about how it helps him keep to a budget was hilarious. "Today on restoring an abandoned resort... I bought an excavator!" Lol

[@mikefelty2625]

10:19 Poor David. He wanted Matt to say "2 Chainz!" 🤣😂

[@D_Trade]

I was blown away with the sense of humor those guys had 😂

[@kevcom82]

Talk about a couple of lively hell raisers! My side hurts from laughing at their crazy shenanigans! Matt has to have them on more often!

[@D_Trade]

@@kevcom82 😂

[@britzel71]

Thank you for commenting that... I was thinking, Wow, they need to calm it down a notch😂 Matt's, Mattness was definitely lost on them😂😅 I wanted Matt to check for a pulse.

[@dragonlvr069]

They might have also been there to make an offer on anything that was still good ... But more than likely they drew the short straw ;)

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

[@erichtomanek4739]

I've read that there are centuries old wine bottles (containing wine!) that are worth many tens of thousands of dollars. They are valuable due to their age and rarity and investment value even though the wine can never be drunk as it's basically battery acid. So, keep those bottles for a 1,000 years or so and your descendants will be rich!

[@biancah2171]

Those are usually properly stored or famous for whose collection they come from. But also usually aren't collected to be consumed. Also pre nuclear radiation wine can have an increased price. But none of his wine would fall under that.

[@treyallaround]

Man these are unbelievable, going through a lot in life and this has been an unbelievable outlet for me. I love the content man 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@rondickinson1907]

On the next episode of Tank Ranch we are shooting all our bottles with a frag round. Stay tuned!

[@sallyintucson]

Great beginning! As that building came into view I thought “Weren’t they going to tear that down?” and BOOM came the truck. 🤣

[@chrispilon8007]

to think 20 years ago that would have been a gold mine of wine lol

[@zteaxon7787]

No wonder they went bancruot when they have 300.000$ invested in wine stock

[@gibme69420]

​@@trollolol705 500 at purchase would be around 1000 a bottle today (if the average year is around 1995, if 2000's then maybe around $800-900), and by the sounds of it they had some premium selections available while operating in the 2000's.

[@Mushroom.Madness.]

No kidding... it blows my mind to think at least 1 person had to know it was there and they didn't go back for it

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

Had it been stored at cellar temp it would have been worth 10X what is was 20 years ago too. Just tragic on all counts.

[@Breakerr]

Put something heavy on the middle of the chain when your pulling for when it breaks. We've always used big pipe slings for it but people get heavy blankets or something so the chain doesn't snap back and hit people or your truck.

[@Gijeff69]

I’m seeing $20,000 worth of liquid filled glass targets for Demolition Ranch Videos!!!!

[@robertdurkin7596]

What burst of old house down !! Wow 👌!, wow lot's of wine bottles! Awesome video!😉👍👌🤟❤️

[@pearville37]

I'm a little concerned we haven't seen Mer in a while which scares me since she is obviously the brains of this whole organization.

[@leftyeh6495]

She's probably enjoying the peace and quiet around the house with Matt busy. 😂

[@joesanchez9512]

I’ve been thinking the same thing. Everyone went to the previous event but mere didn’t. Hope everything is good between them.

[@Chashundley]

I am so pleased I am not in a position to have the status of my relationship questioned on whether my significant other was in a video or not. 😂

[@donnaskin]

She's busy with the kids since they are in school. She probably also took care of Jenna and Clints kids too.

[@qwertyuiop4halo]

​@@joesanchez9512You are assuming Matt and her are having marital problems because she didn't go to one event? You do realize she helps run everything they do and is a parent as well? She doesn't have to go to every single event and probably doesn't want to anyways!

[@jimbo8888]

That's one hell of a solid building. Bring in the dynamite!!!!!

[@Ratchetanium]

Next on Demolition Ranch: How many bottles of wine will a tank shell go through?

[@RyanConnell5150]

All of them. Maybe dial it back to 50 BMG.

[@hksp]

@perepolox got that covered, no other guntuber can match his firepower (weapons in his video )

[@dragonlvr069]

Ma Dues Vs. Wines bottles... Who will Win?

[@WithoutCertainty]

That opener was AWESOME!!! 🤘

[@BTarpley805]

Demo Matt! I think I have a source for 50k board feet of reclaimed wood you could use! 💕 Watching this series!

[@donnabrennan2031]

lovin these vlogs. keep at it matt. lookin good already.

[@boyscouts5000]

Love how this episode went from lets taste testers wine to list destroy this building with our 5ton

[@lpe655]

I thought I was watching Demo Ranch for a minute!!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

The Bobcat operator did a really good job. He accomplished more than it initially looked like he would be able to. 👍

[@vanillagarilla965]

Good job guys looking forward to seeing a new better building

[@DevFM_]

Obviously haven’t watched the whole thing yet but I already know it’s gunna be fire. Also day one of asking Matt to hire me to work at the new resort 😂

[@jfontenizzle]

Demolition Matt living up to his name!

[@MS-xh7cw]

Matt needs to be licensed to officiate weddings. How awesome would that be for husband and wife to be married by Mr. Demolition himself!

[@weth56]

Finally back on DEMOranch!!

[@danimal0921]

Well, Matt, it appears that you now have a HUGE NUMBER of new targets for the Ranch! I'm thinking that it might be very entertaining and enjoyable to watch this official CRAP wine blasted with full-auto arms!

[@cpsencik04]

All Ranch/resort content is fire. I wouldn’t mind a few of the unedited style hour long videos too

[@timothymoore4498]

You should get a Silverado turn it into a burn out car and call it the desperado 😂😂😂

[@trknrick]

Yeah, I know this video is about a year old. But it made me thirsty so I went to my liquer closet to get something to drink. I was rummaging around and found 2 bottles of my favorite wine and checked the dates. 1 was 8 years old and the other was 5. They were NOT stored properly. Standing and kept between 60-70 degrees. Never meant to keep them for long, just forgot about them. 8 year old was BAD. 5 year old, not bad. I'm only commenting because without watching this video I wouldn't have known they go bad AND I never would have found them till it was way too late and tried to drink them. In other words, Thank you Matt for this video.

[@Eric__B]

I know you’re not a big hunter... but selling some goat hunts would really help with the bills. Private hunts are not cheap.

[@Jeni10]

But he’s a vet! He’s not going to kill animals for sport!

[@leftyeh6495]

​@@Jeni10that's like half of a vets job. 😂

[@ATXmw1]

These aren’t mountain goats, they’re just grazing goats. Wouldn’t be very ethical to just walk up and kill a farm goat. Whole “hunt” would be over in 2 minutes.

[@-NME]

Imagine that demolition with a chain for ship anchors that would be fun :D

[@maxsmommy1500]

I still think you should hold an auction selling those wine bottles with a tag saying not for consumption I think a lot of us would like to buy one of those bottles just because it came from the resort they would be great display and conversation pieces

[@MyLibertyTV]

No, I'd rather have it all redistilled into a drinkable brandy by the Whiskey Tribe channel and bottled with a limited edition Desperado branded bottle.

[@maxsmommy1500]

@@MyLibertyTV that would be great if it can be done but if not I was suggesting to auction them instead of throwing them away

[@candycrusher45]

You need to sell some Demolition Resort T Shirts. Because that's what you've been up to so far!

[@grizzlycmmg9578]

This has been an amazing journey so far, but I am going to be that guy a little bit and say please be careful when knocking over buildings! I didn't see anything egregious in this video but man you were pretty close to it a couple of times while it was barely holding up its own weight, would hate for someone to get trapped or hurt. Keep it up guys!

[@oneqkfodo]

So awesome to see you went threw with driving the 5-Ton into a building on the resort

[@bevestush]

Loving this series!

[@obiesunstreak2409]

Matt I said it before, don't use chain, use wire cable! you ain't going to snap a 3/4" or 1" steel cable and it will rip that stuff out fast.

[@Footlong-Farms]

Save them for reactive targets for guests. Wine tasting and pistol buffet! 🎉 I’m there

[@TwistedSXS]

Old wine tasting and 5 ton yanking buildings down!! What a great video. You never what your going to get on off the ranch.

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

I’m thinking about you repurposing all the spent wood on a giant fire pit and if you put in a random place out of sight, use a loader to fill up “PEARL” for giant fire nights during the rainy/cold season, it would be a cool gathering place for the campers and guests. Just a basic pole barn to cover it from the rain and weather so it’s usable as firewood. Even if there are nails/screws etc… you can go through with a pole magnet to pull them out every once and again to prevent issues. Maybe like a fire ring with a ring inside so that when it’s all aflame it is an actual ring of fire - what a cool shot from a drone that would be, especially good B-roll for advertising.

[@shaz8486]

Your getting there Matt… stay positive and happy you !!!❤❤❤🙏🏻

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

This reminds me of a dam in my home town in Wisconsin. 80 some odd years after it had been built a structural evaluation found that there was a mathematical error in its construction, by one decimal point. They decided it was not safe and it needed to be destroyed. It took four rounds of dynamite to take the dam out. Wasn’t so unsound after all.😅

[@riddlemethis01]

Here's an idea, have you thought about building an amphitheatre type structure down in the southern section of your property? You could have a venue for concerts or other special events. And if you put it down in one of the ravines the noise wouldn't travel as far, there would be plenty of room for parking and you could even build it's own dedicated entrance. Just a thought.

[@Slinkypossum]

Wait one second... 10:35 I've seen that whoop.. Farmers Fight!!!! Class of '99 you youngsters!

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Omg wow you have my absolute fav champagne..the .perrier-jouet belle Epoque..ive seen it featuerded in several movies and tv shows...hard to miss the french art work.

[@eclipsegst9419]

I'm excited to see things start going up instead of coming down!

[@HuldaGita]

Hi Matt, good idea to use all of that old rotten wood for firelighters or firewood! PS, me and my partner luv your channels and would one day love to come visit. We stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Hugs to you and the family and the rest of the team!!! ❤❤❤

[@lindah6954]

Great interdiction. Truck flying threw a building. Awesome.

[@unknownregions5014]

With you new events centre, built it to be able hang more than you need. So you can hang a big PA and a whole lighting rig plus cables and make it so you have the ability to hold band tours.

[@dalehatton6965]

Hahaha that opening scene was awesome! 😂 Bummer on the wine! At least you have plenty of practice targets!

[@CarnageJE]

Man those guys are definitely the life of the party.

[@robertcantu4545]

BUNKER BRANDY LIMITED RUN!!!!

[@keymaster8176]

Out with the old in with the new and exciting beautiful building.

[@lorismith8887]

The intro was PERFECT!

[@ChewieBabyTW]

Wine people are the most exciting and vibrant and energetic people you could ever meet. Overflowing with jubilancy. That is sarcasm just in case you are not getting it. Every person I ever met in wine tours or whatever are exactly the same, like they just woke up from a 100 year nap. I went on a crew swap to a French ship and they were AWESOME they had some amazing French port and it was stout. When I say stout I mean serious stuff here. So we drank port then went skeet shooting. No kidding they got us hammered and then had us shooting GUNS! Way different than the US Navy. They were very nice and happy I mean they had WINE!

[@EDungarian]

Absolutely make brandy out of all that cooked wine! You can sell it a good price because of the story behind it and who you are!

[@jackcassidy2860]

I believe scoring mere was the single major achievement of your life buddy! For her to keep agreeing with your dumb, stupid, crazy and AWESOME ideas is amazing lol. Keep it up man!

[@TeddGish-hf7gt]

✌️👍 soldier that was a cool demolition.. you should keep one building standing so that when you have your grand opening.. you can set it ablaze and have a really big s'mores party.. get a Hershey involved and see if you can set a world record, LOL 👍✌️

[@lroy3956]

Eplosives 💥wound have taken that building down fast and a great vlog 👍

[@dough5626]

Simple plug in that Backhoe tire Matt, keep it simple man...... Keep up the good work, SAFELY

[@caseysenecal8054]

I look forward to all these videos. Thank you so much!

[@ApeManStudios]

You could always ask for a donation from people who stay there (if they want) @ the Ranch, either other youtubers, or paying customers. Ask for a bottle of wine to donate to the "Demo Wine Cellar". and just start another collection over! maybe in ten years you can enjoy some nice wines at the Ranch

[@Lizlodude]

11:47 OSHA would like a word. That word is "stop" 😅