Category Archives: Stan’s Pick of the Month

I pick wines that are an excellent value and of good quality.

STAN’S PICK FOR JULY 2014…

2012 Esporao Alandra White (Portugal)… $8. I can’t believe that it is already the ninth of July and I am just now writing up my July pick. Time flies in the San Juans once the summer begins. Anyway, this white … Continue reading

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STAN’S WINE PICK …. APRIL 2014

2009 Cana’s Feast Bricco Red (Columbia Valley, WA)… $15. No matter how long I have been in this business, I end up discovering new people and new wines that I have never even heard of. Not too long ago a … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR FEBRUARY 2014…

2011 Franco Serra Barbera D’Alba (Piedmont, Italy)…$10. Aromas of tobacco, dust, black currants and perfumed cola. Soft tannins back notes of currants and blackberries with an edge of blueberries. There is a brightness to this Barbera up front with a … Continue reading

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PICK OF THE MONTH…

2011 Bergevin Lane Vineyards Linen Red Wine (Columbia Valley, WA)… $12. Whether or not Dave Harvey (wine maker at Bergevin Lane) had total control over the making of this blend of 57% Merlot and 43% Syrah, which he most likely … Continue reading

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