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 DECEMBER ’24

It certainly bears repeating that some of the best values one can find in wine are from Spain, Portugal, southern France, southern Italy and South America. I should tally it up someday and see how many of my picks over … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

Once again, we are approaching two of the year’s most extensive food and wine holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas are big food holidays and for many, this means busting out many bottles of wine for the meals and parties that will … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

One of the more interesting things about the wine world is the narrow window most wine drinkers are willing to venture out with their palates. On my YouTube channel, if I post anything about Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon, I … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

Our trip to Greece made a deep impression on Susie and me. We both loved Crete, especially Chania and Plaka. The food is excellent and the people are very friendly. Yes, they speak English quite well, albeit with a strong … Continue reading

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