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!

STAN’S PICK OF THE MONTH…

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

Great wines, also small batch bourbon in stock. 2011 Vina Gormaz Tempranillo (Ribera Del Duero, Spain) … $10.99 As I sit here with my fingers on the key board typing away, the fans are blowing in the house, and the … Continue reading →

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WORD OF THE DAY… TANNIN.

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

This one stopped me in my tracks for about a week and I’m not sure why. I think I may have over-complicated it a bit in my mind. Wine writers refer often to the word tannin when describing a wine, … Continue reading →

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CHRIS PRIMUS… WINE MAKER, SAN JUAN VINEYARDS, “I WANT MY WINES TO BE HONEST.”

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

“I want my wines to be honest”, seemed to be a recurring theme as I interviewed Chris Primus, wine maker and vineyard manager at San Juan Vineyards on San Juan Island, Washington State. From the first time I talked seriously … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JUNE 2013…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man
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