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THE MUCH MALIGNED MERLOT

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

Many people, including myself, have blamed the movie Sideways for the demise of Merlot. In that movie, Miles Raymond, played by Paul Giamatti said outside a restaurant “No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am not drinking any f’ing … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

Okay, I’ve failed again at getting my article out about the demise of Merlot. I promise with all my heart that it will appear soon on this blog. However, I have once again introduced on my YouTube channel, another varietal … Continue reading →

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BITS & BOBS

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

What a fantastic Superbowl yesterday! It reminded me of some of the games in the seventies when defenses dominated. Of course, we are looking at a dynasty with the Chiefs. It certainly will not be the last time we see … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR FEBRUARY 2024

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Stan The Wine Man

Once again, I fall to Spain for a great quality-to-price ratio wine. This month’s red wine is from Yecla, which is a region in the northernmost wine zone of Murcia in southeastern Spain. Yecla is a small DO, but is … Continue reading →

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