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

Rose’ is a year-round staple for me. It is versatile with food and a very nice evening beverage to enjoy all by itself. However, most wine drinkers give up on Rose’ as soon as fall arrives. The weather is a … Continue reading

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FRIDAY’S FIVE

In a weeks 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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BITS & BOBS

Can anyone explain to me why a restaurant would refuse to offer Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay to their customers? A sales rep who calls on me told me about this place. I was stunned that someone who owns a business … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

This has been a good week for me on the YouTube front. I posted an episode on Chilean Cabs finding a stellar example of what you can find in that part of the world. Quality juice for a prayer, check … Continue reading

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