The Hunt for The Fine White Wine Man 🇱🇰
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- ■ UKUWELA, SRI LANKA: Every since I randomly ran into the genius that is Sri Lanka's Fine White Wine Man on a run to the local liquor store 4 years ago, I've dreamt of running into him again, to actually sit down for a drink this time. I planned on visiting him again 3 years ago but world events took a turn for the worse.
Now, a full 4 years since I first saw him, Sri Lanka has finally opened again and you can roam around freely from state to state without wearing mandatory excess garments over your face. Freedom at last!
So upon touchdown in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, I immediately got my hands on a motorbike, so I could journey up to Ukuwela where the last sighting of the fine white wine man occured some 3 years ago.
Does he still live there? Is he still into white wine? Is the wine store even still there?
I had tons of questions and zero answers. There was only one solution: investigate for myself with a bottle of Sri Lanka's finest wine... as what kind of guest would show up empty handed?
Certainly not me!
■ The Fine White Wine Man (2023):
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2019):
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■ New Instagram:
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2023):
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■ The Fine White Wine Man (2019):
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The legend is back!
Where were you Harald. Miss you and your videos.. Love from India..
Glad to see you back brother!
Can’t wait to watch this when I finish work
our favourite northman, hello harald!!
1 hour and 23 minutes !! This is like a reality movie. A fine white wine documentary.
True !
I guess the fine wine man is really Harald :)
I can’t believe I spent an hour and a half watching a Chinese man hunt for an alcoholic who made him laugh 4 years ago like he’s part of the KGB
you're not alone man
Ditto! And in the pitch black, on a piece of crap scooter, with no lights and a bad motor. No one can come close to our hero's adventures!!!!
But he is not chinese 😭
Harald, man i love you
Looks Chinese to me
As much as I admire Harald for being "the" consumate adventurer - even I wouldn't drive a vehicle at night without front or rear lights. I am only a car driver and even in a car I wouldn't go down to the corner shop in my own area by car if the headlights weren't working. Please be safe Harald - we want to see you remain in one healthy piece for many many videos to come!!
My alarm went off, and first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was you’ve uploaded😍😍😍best Monday ever
Bro... I am Sri Lankan born and raised. But when I watch these videos I am falling in love with Sri Lankan people over and over again. Such friendly, lovely and amazing people. Oh gosh!
The mission to promote tourism in Sri Lanka is highly appreciated Mr Harald..
Gorgeous country and top notch subtitling job!
Sir is it about a job opportunity????
@@youngmcnew8700 NO>just for fun.
As a sri lankan i can guarantee the subtitles he put 100% accurate
🤣🤣
All the Sri Lankans are laughing 😂😂😂
Those subtitles are the funniest part for me..😂
My subtitles are ALWAYS and have ALWAYS been 100% correct! Don't know why you even felt the need to write such a thing.... 🙄
lol dead :3
14 locomotives were gifted by Canada to Sri Lanka starintg in 1954 under the columbo Plan. Many are still in operation being named mostly after Canadian provinces. Amazing logenvity on these.
Yep, actually there are two sets (14 each) of Canadian locomotives in CGR (Ceylon Government Railway), M2 series is from 1954 and M4 series from 1975. I think 27 locos are still running and only 1 is lost. Even 591 "Manitoba" which was destroyed in 2004 Tsunami was repaired and back in service.
thanks for sharing, i wondered about the history on that
@@travelthetropics6190 That's cool, didn't realize it was 2 sets. Probably the moset effective foreign aid ever as most are still running.
That's awesome!
@@travelthetropics6190 being from Manitoba this is a very interesting fact lol
Number 1 youtuber who has done a massive impact to tourism in sri lanka , good job !
I was still thinking last week about how cool it would be if you went back to Sri Lanka and shot video blogs there, because those have been my favorite episodes . You made my day Harald!
Welcome back to Sri Lanka, Harlad! Your contribution to our tourism industry is truly invaluable, and we are grateful for all that you do to showcase the best of Sri Lanka to the world. Thank you for being a true friend and ambassador of our beloved country. You will find a Raja asap. If you're around Colombo, I want to give you some photographs of Sri Lanka that I captured around here in my country as a small gift to thank you for your valuable work for our country and the people.
What a great comment. 👍🏾
What a beautiful country full of nice, welcoming people. You are lucky to be living in such a place!
I was alone at home as my wife is on a vacation. Its late here in India didn’t know what to do, saw your yt notification, grabbed a beer and OH MY i cant thank you enough! You just changed my mood instantly!
Yes, yes, me too
Vacation with bf ?
@@amitsharda8198 nice try. Vacation with bff
All aboard the Baldr express when a new video is made. Lifts my mood often too.
Should have had a fine white wine!
Omg what a risk you took driving in the dark without lights on your bike. Glad you made it safe. I love Sri Lankan people, no matter how much hardship they are facing, still with the most amazing smiling.
We are all furious, by the state of the world, Harald. Hopefully, taking risks, becoming more principled, outspoken and braver by the second (I certainly am) keep fighting the good fight, buddy, we are fighting with you.
P.S. I don’t even have a job at the moment, live on the road, travelling, but what you do, for people, by making these videos, is so profoundly important, right now; at this point in history, I want to support people like you, in any way I can, at every opportunity. You are creative, bold, funny and principled, and the way you interact, with your fellow human beings, is such a great example. So, it may not be much, but it is to me, and I just wanted you to know this. If you ever even see it. Thank you.
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Legend
Hey, appreciate the support, but please do focus on yourself given your employment situation. I will be giving this amount you sent to a deserving individual in a video this month. When you see that, you'll know it's yours 👍🏻
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied hope you get a job soon bro ❤️
@@undeadsatan3317 thank you, so much, Undead, and I hope it’s okay, if I tell you, I’m actually a girl. I just really appreciate people like Harald, never apologizing for who he is, what he stands for, and doesn’t play along with the politically correct b.s. narrative. He’s just a great role model, for all of us, and most of all, guys. I quit my job, in protest of wokeness, actually, and it’s been a tough road, but I wouldn’t change my decision.
Amazingly he is back..........unblievable that this legendary character is back in the island.
The entire script(mean his comments and remarks, his explanations and his skill in editing) makes the video both hilarious and mysterious.....................
Hats off HB...............You are the Man, dude.....................!!!
🙏🏻
You are in our hearts ♥️ 🇱🇰🫡
@@HaraldBaldr I miss hearing about Don Jr! 😂😉
Your translations for the dialogue with the people in Raja's village (50 min mark+) was hysterical! That unique Norwegian humor strikes again!!
And at 1:12:45 😂
I love how Harald deals with situations in life.. He never get disappointed and flow freely. And then everything works for him. That's how the universe work
Yup all by himself too
Sirawatama bn ❤
He was disappointed at the end of this video, because he knew he really wanted to see the fine white wine man and also knew it would have made his video 10x better if the man appeared. However, I do agree with you. Harald in general is an easy-going person and I respect that about him
@@nicebars Imagine this happened to someone else or try put yourself in his shoes..99% of people would put negative energy out..But he takes it easy..Yes He would be so grateful if he could mate Raja but it was what it was and he let it go and didn't ruin his next moment. That's what I meaned my "never get disappointed"..Most people ruin their entire day when something unexpected happened
@@prabhathbandara I agree with you brother. He did it with grace although he felt some disappointment. And it is important to be able to let things go and to continue on with our lives. Many changes and adventures await!
No way. The LEGENDARY Harald Baldr is back in SRI LANKA after few months of silence 🇱🇰 ❤❤ Really appreciate all your efforts on finding Raaja. You didn't failed at all. You did your best. 💪💪
ලොක්කට ලංකාව අල්ලලා ගියා එහෙනම්, රාජට පින නෑ රාජා සෙට් වුනා නම් හැරල්ඩ් එක්ක සතියක් වයින් බොන්න තිබ්බා, හැරල්ඩ් නිසා ලංකාව ගොඩක් උඩට ගියා ටුවරිස්ලා අතරට, ❣️❤️❤️😍 come back sri lanka harald, good bye
Beautiful script for your language. I spent some time in Kerala, India, and there are so many different languages, and scripts, in that country alone, it was fascinating.
Amogos
මේ කොහෙද කියහන්කො
Best 5 weeks of my life was spent in Sri Lanka 20 years ago. Beautiful people & places, amazing wildlife, fantastic food and my favorite travel memories. I'd love to be able to return someday. 🙏
We would love to have you here too..
😃☺️
Visit again ,,,,love from Sri Lanka
Representing the OG crew who really appreciate the Rati Devi reference!! Great to see you back, Heraldo. The return of the northman! We've all missed you.
You are my favorite UA-camr. You put my country above our ministers. Thank you very much Mr. Harald, we love you.
Thanks Haraldo for giving us a small glimpse of Sri Lankan life!
Harald your determination to find the fine white wine man is nothing short of legendary. Salute to your Sir. Really inspiring 🤘🏻
He returned when sri lanka needs him most.much love❤
WoW, You are back. Welcome back to Sri Lanka. Really happy to see that. Sorry to know that you miss the fine white wine man.
I felt sad at the end. But it is good to know that you are back in our country. Even if you submit only a few videos, we will start like that. You are a friend of Sri Lanka.😮😢❤
This episode warmed my heart Harald, thanks for sharing the special experiences and people you've met!
Oh man! The suspense was killer! And the translations were so good!!!
Brilliant to see you back with more fantastic footage 👍🏻🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Irish?
Your videos made me happy.!! I know I’m a SriLankan too, but still I love the way you present the country to the world, which made me think that I’m a foreigner ❤
Come again after 4 years. If you find him, well and good. If you do not, come back again. Do not lose hope. Keep this hunt going. All the best from Assam- India.
You made my day for sure! And finding the wine man! The best! USA is also having a tough time same as Europe. Thanks for taking us on your journey...we all missed each other in the last 3 years. Your the absolute best😁
Got that right. Hang in, and keep fighting the good fight. So will I.
This man finally giving us a glimpse of his journey again! What an honor 🤟
It’s awesome how many people Harald knows personally from around the world.
Pauly Shore is trying to make America chill again. Haroldo is trying to make the world chill again! 😊
I'm loving the recent content - it works with what Harold does best - interacting with locals and going on a random mission.
Harald, You can't find kasippu in wine stores. It's illegal to sell publicly in Sri Lanka. I feel very funny, when you were asking kasippu 😅.
Appreciate your courage as a tourist. Thanks for visiting Sri Lanka again.
I think this is the best vlog of all yours. Your commitment and passion to what you really enjoyed doing is off the charts. Big congrats, u have been making millions smile with laughter
Welcome back Heraldo! It’s great that you came back to resume your travels from where you left off…
Forgot how happy you made us lankans feel watching your videos in the past.
Thankyou! Happy and safe travels!
Great content as usual…..this is the best UA-cam channel ever. Just brilliant…..
@HaraldBaldr. We are so happy to see you back. You are one of a kind, and thank you for bringing us on your journeys. Happy travels.
I was so excited for you to see the fine white wine man that I was actually sad when you couldn’t find him and seen the disappointment in your face. It was almost like I was with you along the journey and we were all friends and I was disappointed to not see him. Glad you still had a great time and had a journey and was safe.
I really appreciate what you do, Harald. I've been 3 weeks ago on Sril-Lanka as well and met Freeman in Hikkadowa on Gale road near the supermarket and I thought, omg, I really miss your Sril-Lanka adventures. And now you are here! Really sad that FineWhiteWine Man has been unreachable. BTW, that mazepinka on your head is awesome
You are such a kind man and helped to develop tourism in Sri Lanka. Thank you brother
Man, I wish this was at least 2-3 hours. Great video as always, looking forward for more.
I know, me too. Every time. I love his long form sagas. He’s very good at this.
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied He is the best there is. Let's hope he won't vanish for months again, we need this now when EU life is so messed up.
Glad to see you back in Sri Lanka bro ❤️❤️ This time, rural areas like Anuradhapura are invited to visit 🇱🇰❤️
Nice to see you again in SriLanka🇱🇰. This video looks like Movie🎬. I watched all journey. you are the my Favorite UA-camr🥇🏆best youtuber. I wish you can find “fine white man” All the best ❤❤❤
everyone of the them who like a few drinks are the nicest,most genuine people. fantastic episode. wish the fine wine man all the luck in the future.
This was better than most movies out there nowadays, sadly it didn't have a happy ending like most movies do. Hopefully we will get a second part of this adventure!
Thanks again for promoting Sri Lankan tourism Harld!!❤🇱🇰
wonderful to have you return to Sri Lanka . I am in the Uk but was born in Sri Lanka. In the 19th century my ancestor, another Fernando,owned all the liquor shops in colombo
I just can not get over the fact that your fans are literally following in your footsteps, finding the various characters you introduced them to via vlog. It's great.
Really enjoy your vlogs Harald and its great to see you back in Sri Lanka, beautiful country just a pity you missed meeting up with the fine white wine man. Looking forward to seeing more very soon I hope 🙏 X
Appreciate your effort to bring Sri lankan tourism back, wish you all the best for your future endeavours.
Haraldo my life has been miserable without your videos bro, I love your crazy adventures and good to see you happy again while exploring, keep up the great videos and thank you for the content.
Happy to see you back in SL for the 3rd time and felt bad you couldn't meet Raja. May be next time you might get a chance. Take care brother and Thanks for the Promoting this beautiful country to the rest of world......
Harald in Sri Lanka... Season 3... Better than Netflix a show...
Glad to see you back in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤️ “Harald approves”✌️😁
The subs on this had me in stitches. The albino is showing us a picture of his boyfriend 🤣🤣🤣
I'm half way through the video and was so excited that I was gonna see more of you for at least 2 weeks however little that is. Imagine my disappointment that the 2 weeks have passed within this single video itself. I'm heartbroken. Why Harold? Who so little time here? That too with 1 video. Seeing you back here felt like being in love. ❤
I really hope to see more videos from you soon. It always feels amazing to tune into your adventures! Keep it coming, Haraldo!
Really happy that you are back again! I'm really excited for this series.... And Please Visit India again...! And do explore west bengal... Orissa... Karnataka and Kerala.
It is a pleasure to have you back in Sri Lanka.❤ They went through a very difficult time and many were still struggling to survive
@@LordOfSweden In the past few years the economic level has not been good. especially because of the epidemic, the economy collapsed.And specially because of corrupt and short-sighted politics
Hi Harald welcome back! This so interesting ❤. Like a film 😊. Expecting more from you about Sri Lanka🎉
Another epic adventure I never knew I wanted to watch. Thanks Harald!
Never a failure Harold , it's always good to watch your videos because they are
unpredictable , good to see you back again .
Thank you Harald for coming to Srilanka ❤️ We love you 🇱🇰
I love your content, Harald. This video had me on the edge of my seat the whole time... it's a shame you couldn't find him! Keep it up!
You never fail to make good content. It's always raw and you just speak your mind. Respect from a pesky brit!
Harald, I'm a big fan of yours. Thanks for showing the world.
Thanks!
Man! I feel you bro. Stuff that is going on in the U.S. and so many places. It's crazy times. You are pretty blessed to be able to get away like you do.
Harald Baldr is my favorite chinese youtuber
Hey Harold, We were very much hoping that you could have a drink with the fine white wine man. But you had a great adventure looking for him. Hopefully he will hear the story and watch what you did to find him.. Cheers..
Welcome back to My Beautiful country Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 😊 Ma Fav UA-cam vlogger Legend Harald ❤ 👑 😮
Legend is back in Sri Lanka
Thank you for coming again im sure we can see some great videos 🎉😂❤
I know you always go back to this beautiful island. My motherland always welcome you Mr Harald. Watching from more than 10, 000 miles away from my country you are the only vlogger always gives me that vibe. Enjoy your time & hope you meet your god mum and dad down south in Galle form your last visit.❤🙏
Love that generosity... Welcome back Harald... ❤❤❤
The man the Myth the Legend......the Northman Harald!!!!! returns!
Harald genuinely seemed upset to not meet up with the fine white wine man, you’ll meet him again one day harald
This is heart breaking. The hunt must continue !! also I cant believe its been 4 years since Fine white wine !!
This is Really Content man .want See wine man After 4 Year .
I ENJOYED EVERY SECOND OF THIS VLOG. Your sense of humor was next level mate. I hope you will find him.
I like the way you manage with stranger people even in unknown places..its a different level of guts..
Kasippu😂😂 someone please give him finest Kasippu 😁😁🤣🤣 හොදම කසිප්පු දීපන් 😃
Já estava com saudades dos teus vídeos,Heraldo paz🙏🤩
Didn’t we all? I hope he begins making more. I think the world really needs these.
Welcome back to the Sri Lanka Bro❤
I love how Harald just rolls with being Chinese for the rest of the video 😂
Man you are the best ! I remember the last time you were there and this brings me back in time , awesome brother love your sense of humor dude … have a blast man ❤️😎👍
Legend is back. Welcome to Sri Lanka ♥️
Thanks for visit again ❤
01:11 That is hilarious man. 😂😂
03:00 This is total confusion due to poor communication. The TukTuk man agreed to take you to train station for free. But on his way, he is trying to sell a guided tour. Meanwhile Harald keeps on talking about a wine shop, which is again misunderstood by the Tuktuk man.
06:11 Sitting on train roof is not a thing in Sri Lanka. But during the months of 2022 fuel crisis, people had to endure that too.
31:50 I guess street lights might not have on due to ongoing economic crisis, as a measure to save some money.
35:20
That fine white wine retails for $18.99 USD in Beverly Hills, California. I'm assuming there's steep import fees, but $55 seems like a stretch. Nonetheless, your intentions were pure, and that's all that matters. Cheers, mate. Retail Source is Beverly Hills Vendome Wine and Spirits
Missed you bro I hope after my surgery I can travel as much as you do. I’m watching this in my hospital bed 😢 but you make me happy and your videos are awesome and addicting. Thanks for all
Hope The Fine White Wine Man is alive and you will find him again. Love from Dhaka, Bangladesh!
Love the videos Harald keep up the good work. And next time you visit the states I hope you can venture up North to Canada 🇨🇦. We very beautiful hiking and rivers and lakes for you to swim in. Especially the Rocky Mountains. Cheers.
Thanks!
🙂😗
The countryside there is stunning. I really want to go!
Kasippu is an illegal drink in Sri Lanka, thats why they laugh every time you ask for Kasippu 🤣