Why Gus Leaves The Bar In Better Call Saul Season 6
Why does Gus Fring suddenly exit the wine bar in Better Call Saul season 6's «Fun & Games» episode? The storm is finally over for Giancarlo Esposito's Gustavo Fring. Having dispatched Lalo Salamanca the episode prior, Gus' victory is cemented when a meeting with Don Eladio, Juan Bolsa and Hector Salamanca sees the big boss decree Peruvians responsible for Lalo's death, putting Fring fully in the clear. Feeling the cause for celebration, Gus visits a favorite wine bar he apparently hasn't frequented for some time (obviously) and orders a glass of red from Brett behind the bar.
Better Call Saul soon reveals the real reason Gus enjoys this particular bar is David — an employee and wine aficionado who Esposito's character clearly holds a candle for. As he listens to David ramble about cowboys, soil and tractors, Gus looks as happy and relaxed as any other time Better Call Saul viewers could possibly recall. Despite clearly enjoying himself, Gus takes a sip of his La Landonne and abruptly leaves the establishment without even bidding David farewell. There's no pressing emergency, no sudden danger, no reason whatsoever for Gus to be anywhere else. Why doesn't he stay and continue making eyes at David?
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The answer lies in the wine itself — the Rene Rostaing La Landonne David pours especially for Gus. Describing the flavor palette, David says: "Do you get that meaty… its almost bloody flavor? The soil is all iron oxide and manganese." David then leaves, Gus takes another sip, and that's when his demeanor becomes uncomfortable. Gus tasted the wine's bloody flavor and was reminded of his bloody line of work. The iron-tinged booze gives Gus a stinging wake up call that
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