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 12 CABS OF CHRISTMAS…

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

There is something magical about cabernet sauvignon and winter… Especially December. Cab and cold weather, cab and prime rib, cab for presents, cab and company. It just seems like there is a lot of reasons to drink cab in December. … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR DECEMBER 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

2007 GORDON BROTHERS SYRAH COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON … $16.99    Anyone who knows me, knows that I love syrah. I have been saddened by the decline in sales over the last couple of years and I have written a few … Continue reading →

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PARKER SENDS JAY WALKING…MAYBE.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I have been telling my friends for the last eight months that Dr. Jay Miller would be parting ways with the Wine Advocate. Well what do you know, it happened …http://bit.ly/vy1ehF. Did Mr. Parker ask him to leave after the … Continue reading →

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FROM THE SOIL TO YOUR GLASS, THE UNIQUE APPELLATIONS OF WASHINGTON STATE.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I was struck with a sort of awe as the bus pulled up to the famous DuBrul Vineyards in Washington State. I had heard of this land over and over again in my career as a wine guy. Many excellent … Continue reading →

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