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 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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BITS & BOBS

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

It’s been quite the spring so far. It started off with good weather and then it went the opposite direction; cool and wet. Memorial Day weekend was a bit of a wash as far as business goes due to the … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

I often wonder how I ever got involved in the wine world. My first ten years at Kings Market (Valmark Inc.) were spent working on the freight crew, and wine was one of the farthest things from my mind. I … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

One thing about being known as a wine expert (and I use that term loosely), is that when a wine related gig comes up, so does my name, especially in my hometown. A couple of my friends bid on a … Continue reading →

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