Help Me Learn The Meran Variation Of The Slav/Semi-Slav Defense?

I've been going through the opening explorer and this seems like the most winning variation of the Slav/Semi-Slav my favorite defense to 1. d4! Could you please give me your ideas and thoughts on this opening along with several example games to study? All help would be appreciated! :D

Here's how the most basic variation goes.

Thanks in advance guys!

He asked about the Meran, which is a defence after 5 e3.  Telling him about the Botvinnik doesn't help him.

Moon_Knight, i like to play the Meran with yet another push of the b pawn to b4, kicking the white knight from c3.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! This week I've toyed with it a bit myself and have had great results! The only time I struggle with my slav is when I forget to use it! xD

And @ Pellik wouldn't 14. ...c5 be a great move?