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About Stan The Wine Man

I am a blue collar wine guy who has been in the biz for over twenty years. I work at a store in a tourist destination stop. I work hard at finding the best wine for the money. I love the challenge of learning my customer's palate so I can find the best wine for them, whether it is Petrus or white zinfandel. Cheers!

BITS & BOBS

Business is starting to ramp up at the store. The sun is luring people to our beautiful island, and of course, they are spending money. This is a very interesting fact about our wine department. Many of the unique wines … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR MAY ’25

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a pick of the month outside of Portugal or Spain. However, I have more than once chosen a wine from the Rhone region of France. This pick comes from Chloe Wines, one of … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

April showers bring May flowers. Boy, has it started out that way! My brother claims that we need the rain. He could be correct, but after living in the Pacific NW all my life (as he has), enough rain is … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

Washington Wine Month is just about here! We have one of the best wine-producing regions in the United States, hands down. I say this not because I live here but because it is well-known. The diversity and quality of wine … Continue reading

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