Category Archives: Stan UnCorked…

What’s on my mind and how I feel about it.

FROM THE SOIL TO YOUR GLASS, THE UNIQUE APPELLATIONS OF WASHINGTON STATE.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I was struck with a sort of awe as the bus pulled up to the famous DuBrul Vineyards in Washington State. I had heard of this land over and over again in my career as a wine guy. Many excellent … Continue reading →

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EIGHTEEN MONTHS OR TWENTY YEARS… YOU MAKE THE CALL.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

W. Blake Gray is now a columnist, the first one by the way, for Palate Press, an online wine information site. He has written about wine for the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Wine & Spirits … Continue reading →

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IT’S ABOUT THE DIRT… ISN’T IT?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

The French term “Terroir” seems to be one of the most hotly debated terms amongst wine writers and wine makers that I have seen in recent memory. For example, I conducted a wine tasting event featuring an iconic wine maker … Continue reading →

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THE 100 POINT SCORING SYSTEM… IS IT A BAD THING?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

It never ceases to amaze me that the debate about the “100” point scoring system goes on and on. Maybe wine guys have nothing better to do then pick on something that has been established in our society for some … Continue reading →

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