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STAN’S PICK FOR AUGUST ’23

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

I often search for summer whites from the Gascogne region in southwest France. They are often a blend of grapes that we don’t see in whites from the U.S. Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Gros Manseng are grapes often used, along … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

What is wrong is when you feel you have to say those are your favorites so that you fit into a specific wine culture. You’re not a hipster wine person if you don’t like petrol-driven, high-acid Rieslings or obscure sparkling wines from the Jura. Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR JUNE 2023

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

Carmenere is one of my favorite varietals, but not one that many people are familiar with. It can be quite vegetal, like some Cabernet Francs from the Loire Valley in France. I, of course, am aware that most of my … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR APRIL ’23

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Stan The Wine Man

Well, well, once again, I find myself gravitating toward Spain for my pick. I have said it many times, Spain puts out some of the best values in the world right along with Portugal and southern France. This particular pick … Continue reading →

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