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

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

2023 is just about in the books. As you know, I’ve published my list of “Top Twenty Wines Under Twenty Bucks” for the year. Most interesting to me, was how many white wines are on that list. Five of the … Continue reading →

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STAN’S TOP TWENTY WINES UNDER TWENTY BUCKS IN 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

In the past, I’ve listed forty wines under twenty bucks. That was an arduous task, so I’ve decided to trim it down a bit. Twenty is plenty! Over the past eleven months, I’ve tasted thousands of wines (or close to … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

It was interesting observing purchasing trends during Thanksgiving. No matter how many years I’ve been involved in the wine world, each year has its uniqueness and surprises. For instance, I read an article about a downward trend in wine purchasing … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

This is one of my favorite times working in the wine department. Thanksgiving week. It’s probably one of the biggest food and wine holidays of the year. It’s a time when I can put to use my wine and food … Continue reading →

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