Category Archives: Stan’s Pick of the Month

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

STAN’S PICK FOR DECEMBER 2012…

2009 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere Apalta Vineyard (Colchagua, Chile) … $14.99 This is a stretch for me since I know that Carmenere can lean towards the veggie side, and there are quite a few of you out there that have … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK OF THE MONTH… OCTOBER 2012

I continue to be concerned about the market saturation of malbecs from Argentina. I am worried that Argentina will suffer the same demise as Australia has in connection with shiraz. You give folks too much of something and eventually they … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR AUGUST 2012…

The weather here in the Pacific Northwest is trying to get warm for the summer. I’m hoping for a good August and, being the optimist I am I’m selecting another white as my pick of the month. 2011 Milbrandt “Traditions” … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR JULY 2012…

2011 Domaine Fontan Cuvee de Mousquetaires (Cotes de Gascogne, Soutwest France) … $10.99 I amĀ  going to take the dive and pick a white for the month of July. The weather will get warmer (even though it looks doubtful) leading … Continue reading

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