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!

WORD OF THE DAY… “PITHY”.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

This is a word used often by wine writer/critic Joe Roberts. I find it to be a very interesting adjective for describing a wine. I asked Joe if he could send me his definition and reason for using this word … Continue reading →

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WORD OF THE DAY… “FLABBY”.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

One of the words I like to use to describe some wines is “flabby”. I have seen it used by a few other wine writers, and it is one of the terms I get asked about a lot. What do … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR MAY 2013…

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

2011 Barahonda Monastrell Sin-Madera (Yecla, Spain) … $12.99 I am constantly amazed at the good wines that come out of Spain for next to nothing! I could probably pick a Spanish wine every month, but that would be a little … Continue reading →

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RANDALL…A MAN WHO DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DOON.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

Actually, this is old news but I will share it nonetheless. Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon fame is in search of a new persona. Long held as the court jester/Rhone Ranger of winedom from Santa Cruz California and a gifted … Continue reading →

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