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!

FRIDAY’S THIRTEEN.

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Stan The Wine Man

Welcome to 2016 and my first Friday’s Thirteen of the year. I am looking forward to a great year and am eager to find some awesome wines for you to try. I seriously get giddy when I find a great … Continue reading →

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WORDS OF WINEDOM WORD OF THE DAY…MOURVEDRE.

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Stan The Wine Man

I thought I would have a little fun with this segment and talk about specific grapes used to make wine. One of the things I think makes wine mysterious is the grapes that are used to make it. Let’s face … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JANUARY 2016…HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Stan The Wine Man

2013 Paso A Paso Tempranillo (Vinos De La Tierra De Castilla, Spain)… $10. I go to Spain often for my pick of the month, because you just can’t beat the quality-to-price ratio of the wines that come out of this … Continue reading →

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WINERY OF THE YEAR…SAVAGE GRACE WINES (WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON)

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Stan The Wine Man

At the end of each year I recognize a winery that I feel stands apart from the rest. It doesn’t have to be a small winery, but it has to produce outstanding wines on a consistent basis. Wines with character … Continue reading →

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