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MARCH IS THE ORIGINAL “WASHINGTON WINE MONTH”…LET’S GET IT ON!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stan The Wine Man

O.k. I will admit that I am getting a late start on this “original” Washington Wine Month. I have had a lot going on with the somm class down in Portland, and despite my original aspirations, I am a little … Continue reading →

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IT WASN’T A SOMM SONG.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Stan The Wine Man

Well, I made it through level one of sommelier training and I don’t really know how well I did on the test, because they don’t tell you unless you are have the top score (that wasn’t me). However, I have … Continue reading →

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DAY ONE SOMMELIER CLASS…IN THE BOOKS, AND HOPEFULLY THE BRAIN.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stan The Wine Man

I was deeply impressed with the depth of knowledge that was shared with the group of hopeful sommeliers (myself included) at the Monaco hotel in downtown Portland. Not only did we cover the wine regions of France, viticulture and wine … Continue reading →

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FRIDAYS THIRTEEN…

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Stan The Wine Man

I just busted open a new Moleskine and have already reviewed 39 wines. Which just goes to show that when you put your head down and get serious, things can get done. Here are thirteen wines that I have recently … Continue reading →

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