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 August 20, 2018 by Stan The Wine Man

Wine itself is not a mystery. What’s mysterious is the uniqueness of the individual’s palate. Why do some enjoy a wine so much and another can absolutely hate it? I’m not talking the beginning wine drinker’s palate vs. the experienced … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY’S THIRTEEN

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Stan The Wine Man

In a weeks time, I taste a boatload of wine (seriously). I 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

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Stan The Wine Man

Rose`, Rose`, Rose`… Rose` is the hottest trend in wine today, at least from the perspective of my wine department. I’ve mentioned it in the past, but this summer it has been on fire. Of course, everyone is fixated on … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR AUGUST 2018…

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Stan The Wine Man

2016 Brunel De La Gardine Cotes-Du-Rhone Blanc (Rhone Valley, France)… $12. This is an interesting pick for me, since I rarely find a CDR blanc that I like. Not only do I like this, I think you will as well. … Continue reading →

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