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STAN’S PICK FOR DECEMBER ’25

Once again, I look to Portugal for a value red that punches well above its price point. Most of you who read my articles know that I am a huge fan of this country, as well as Spain and Italy, … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR NOVEMBER ’25

I get super excited when I taste a wine and immediately know it will be a pick of the month. It’s kind of like getting Wordle on the second try, if you know what I mean. My choice for November … Continue reading

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WINE SALES ARE WANING…WHY?

I’ve been involved in wine sales for many years. This is the first time in my career that I’ve experienced a decline in wine sales. During the recession that began around 2007, wine sales were flat but did not fall … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

This has been a very interesting year for me, especially regarding the wine world. Wine consumption is down in the U.S., and actually worldwide. The information I’ve been getting from those in the industry is that most stores and distributors … Continue reading

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