Category Archives: Stan’s Pick of the Month

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

STAN’S PICK FOR FEBRUARY 2013…

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Stan The Wine Man

I can’t believe it, but last month I did not run across a wine that I felt comfortable with as my “Pick of the Month.” I think it’s a first. I thought it was going to be Haystack Needle “The … Continue reading →

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STAN’S PICK FOR DECEMBER 2012…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Stan The Wine Man

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

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Stan The Wine Man

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…

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Stan The Wine Man

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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