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!

DAN BERGER… WINE CRITIC, CARTOONIST OR BLUE CHEESE?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

Recently Dan Berger, a syndicated wine critic recently wrote an article entitled: “ Wine writing, blogs and warts”, in which he makes some outrageous statements about the host of wine blogs on the Internet. I do not mean to be … Continue reading →

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MY JOURNEY TO SANTA YNEZ…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

In my career as a wine guy, I have visited many wineries including one of the most impressive in Tuscany, Italy… Ricasoli Winery. Recently on vacation in California I was privileged to visit a winery that absolutely blew me away! … Continue reading →

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STAN’S RED & WHITE PICK FOR MARCH 2011… WASHINGTON WINE MONTH.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

Picking a wine of the month can be a difficult task for any wine writer, but it becomes even more difficult when it is for Washington Wine Month. I am sure all readers know that every wine critic is limited … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR FEBRUARY 2011…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

2009 Oak Grove Reserve Petite Sirah After tasting many wines this past month I can find none more deserving then this effort to be my pick for February. Not only because the price is ridunculous, it is simply very good … Continue reading →

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