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!

BITS & BOBS

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Stan The Wine Man

One thing I need to focus on over the next few months is emphasizing the need for decanting wine. On my YouTube channel, I open the wines just before I review them. The reason for this is simple. Stats show … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Stan The Wine Man

It’s been a while since I’ve written a piece in one of my favorite formats, Bits & Bobs. Sometimes I feel like the screen is my enemy, although I love to write. Getting ready for a marathon is hard work. … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY’S FIVE

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Stan The Wine Man

In a week’s time, I taste a boatload of wine (seriously). A lot of my friends think I’m lucky. Well, they’re right and I wouldn’t give this job up for the world. The only thing that makes my job hard, … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR OCTOBER

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Stan The Wine Man

Washington State rarely has a bad vintage for grape growing and wine production. The last tough vintage (not too tough) was in 2017 and before that 2011. The ’11 vintage is starting to really show itself now despite the difficulties … Continue reading →

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