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 June 24, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

In my line of work, there are a lot of important decisions to make. How much wine to purchase to get the department through a week of sales without ordering too much or not enough. Making sure there is enough … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

We are about to embark on another summer in the San Juan Islands. For Scott and I, it means about ten weeks of close your eyes and get it done. In our wine department it isn’t just about the volume … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

When I observe certain wines in my department, selling out on a regular basis, I often wonder why. Price is a big part of course, but there has to be more to it than that. A wine can be cheap, … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JUNE 2024

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

There are a few places in the world where I am almost guaranteed to find a great value in wine. Spain and Portugal are in my top two. It never ceases to amaze me that such great wines can come … Continue reading →

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