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!

2024 WINERY OF THE YEAR!

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

First and foremost, I need to say that picking a “Winery Of The Year” is one of the toughest assignments I give myself. There are so many awesome wineries out there that it makes it hard to make a decision. … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

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

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

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

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

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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