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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

From here on out, I’m going to focus very seriously on this blog. I’ve checked out how many people are reading my articles and if I had a big ego, it would most certainly be deflated. This piece has helped … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

I was disappointed with myself when I missed last week’s segment. It’s one of the first times I put a run ahead of an article. For some reason, I felt a need to get out there and hit the road. … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

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

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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