Author Archives: Stan The Wine Man

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!

ARE YOU KIDDING?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

So I get a call from my friend who as you know works for the ever generous Dionysus. He mentions that he has attained a bottle of wine from his boss that I may want to try. I ask what … Continue reading →

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WINES THIS WEEK…

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I understand from talking with a wine maker who knows Stephen Tanzer that Tanzer tastes up to 60 wines a day. Wow! I can’t keep up with that pace, mainly because I’m not a superstar in the wine world and … Continue reading →

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BOX VS BOTTLE… A BLIND TASTING.

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Stan The Wine Man

I have come to the final event of the tasting season at the Mullis Center, then a three month break. This is going to be fun and interesting. Six box wines will be poured into pitchers along with six wines … 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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