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!

BITS & BOBS

Merry Christmas everyone! There is no snow on the ground, but there was certainly a refreshing cold snap, reminding us that winter had arrived. Christmas Eve is a busy day in the wine department as people make their wine-purchasing decisions. … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

Well, for the second time in two months, I’ve been mentioned in the Sunday Seattle Times Pacific NW insert. Erik Lacitis did a follow-up to his article in November about wineries in Washington State where he focused on a start-up … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

We are getting ever so close to Christmas, which means a lot of wine shoppers will be looking for hearty reds to go with their prime rib or a solid Pinot Noir to enjoy with their Christmas ham. I honestly … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR DECEMBER 2023

Actually, I already let the word out on this one in my article featuring my top twenty wines under twenty bucks for the year. This is my number one wine of the year in that category. As my #1 wine, … Continue reading

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