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!

STAN’S PICK FOR OCTOBER 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

What a summer we had! I can’t remember the last time we went that long without hardly a trace of rain. For those who seemed concerned, I always mention that we live in the Pacific NW, which means we will … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR AUGUST ’23

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

I often search for summer whites from the Gascogne region in southwest France. They are often a blend of grapes that we don’t see in whites from the U.S. Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Gros Manseng are grapes often used, along … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

What is wrong is when you feel you have to say those are your favorites so that you fit into a specific wine culture. You’re not a hipster wine person if you don’t like petrol-driven, high-acid Rieslings or obscure sparkling wines from the Jura. Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JUNE 2023

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

Carmenere is one of my favorite varietals, but not one that many people are familiar with. It can be quite vegetal, like some Cabernet Francs from the Loire Valley in France. I, of course, am aware that most of my … Continue reading →

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