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!

SO I TOOK A MONTH OFF… KILL ME!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

Time has some seriously effective wings, because it flies by swiftly. I looked back to see that last time I posted any wine reviews from the trusty Moleskine and yes, it has been a little over a month. I’m not … Continue reading →

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INTEGRITY AND THE WINE CRITIC. A SLIPPERY SLOPE?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

I put this in question form simply because there are a variety of perspectives on what is ethics for a wine critic or writer. For instance, most critics and wine writers accept wine samples from PR companies, distributors or wineries. … Continue reading →

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PICK OF THE MONTH…

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

It’s March and we are no doubt starting to think about cleaning up the BBQ and waiting for that first semi-warm day when we can fire up the grill and cook some ribs or steak (sorry vegetarians…Or Portabella mushrooms). Although … Continue reading →

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TOP 100 WHO?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

I’ve done a few lists and I have to tell you they are one of the toughest assignments you can give yourself. To tackle the top 100 most influential people in wine has to be practically impossible. That is exactly … Continue reading →

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