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 NOVEMBER ’24

I will say it over and over again: Spain produces some of the best wines under fifteen bucks! So many of my picks have come from this country that I’ve lost count. November features one of the biggest food and … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

When I ponder Greek wines, a word comes to mind: abstruse. The Greek wine world is certainly hard to understand, and the names of the indigenous grapes are a challenge for someone like me who has difficulty with pronunciation. A … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

It’s two weeks before Susie and I fly to London, followed by our trip to Crete. The jitters have started, and the countdown is hard to avoid. Of course, we want time to slow down. However, Tempus Fugit has never … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

Well, I missed last week and am slightly disappointed in myself. However, it doesn’t mean I can’t go on, so here I am. I need to discipline myself when it comes to writing. I love to put things down on … Continue reading

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