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!

IT’S ABOUT THE DIRT… ISN’T IT?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

The French term “Terroir” seems to be one of the most hotly debated terms amongst wine writers and wine makers that I have seen in recent memory. For example, I conducted a wine tasting event featuring an iconic wine maker … Continue reading →

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A CHARDONNAY A DAY… PART II

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

This is certainly a tougher assignment I have given myself then I thought it would be. I know, I know, how tough can it be tasting wine? This is true, and I am not complaining. It’s just that 61 different … Continue reading →

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ROCKING THE PALATE ONCE AGAIN…

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

All wine geeks out there can understand my excitement when Dionysus comes calling. My humble cellar (Which I’m proud of by the way) would never produce from it’s shadows such gems as were offered up on Bob’s kitchen counter just … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JULY 2011

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I am certainly behind this month in posting my pick. I really have no excuse other then that I live at a tourist destination stop and man, the wine department has been busy! Now that the dust has settled a … Continue reading →

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