Author Archives: Stan The Wine Man

About Stan The Wine Man

I am a blue collar wine guy who has been in the biz for over twenty years. I work at a store in a tourist destination stop. I work hard at finding the best wine for the money. I love the challenge of learning my customer's palate so I can find the best wine for them, whether it is Petrus or white zinfandel. Cheers!

THE MUCH MALIGNED MERLOT

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

Many people, including myself, have blamed the movie Sideways for the demise of Merlot. In that movie, Miles Raymond, played by Paul Giamatti said outside a restaurant “No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am not drinking any f’ing … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

Okay, I’ve failed again at getting my article out about the demise of Merlot. I promise with all my heart that it will appear soon on this blog. However, I have once again introduced on my YouTube channel, another varietal … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

What a fantastic Superbowl yesterday! It reminded me of some of the games in the seventies when defenses dominated. Of course, we are looking at a dynasty with the Chiefs. It certainly will not be the last time we see … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

As we progress into February, my mind has mused over many subjects that I would like to write about on this blog. I’ve been cleaning out some of the dead weight in my wine department, which inspired me to shoot … Continue reading →

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