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 MAY 2019

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Stan The Wine Man

I think that most of my readers know that when it comes to value wines, one does not have to look any further than Spain. I know that most of my picks for the month come from this great wine … Continue reading →

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THE LAND OF PIEDMONT: PART II

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Stan The Wine Man

Unfortunately we were only able to visit two wineries in the Piedmont region due to scheduling issues. However our last stop before heading to the Italian Riviera was Poderi e Contine Oddero, and it was well worth the stop. One … Continue reading →

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THE LAND OF PIEDMONT: Part 1

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Stan The Wine Man

The moment we started planning our trip to Piedmont and the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, I got butterflies in my stomach. I have long been a fan of this old world wine region. The reds of Barolo and Barbaresco … Continue reading →

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EXPLORING NORTHERN ITALY

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Stan The Wine Man

2006 was the last time I set foot in Italy. Back then it was central Italy, and like most people who have visited this country, I fell in love. I’ll never forget walking the streets of Florence, haggling with the … Continue reading →

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