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Stan's May Pick Of The Month: Episode 759
Every Month, Stan picks a wine to feature at the front of the department. HIs criteria is that at least eighty percent of the customizers who buy it will like it. He once again goes to one of his favorite countries to find awesome values.
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Rose Season Is Upon Us: Episode 758
A huge fan of Rose', Stan reviews four that are made from different grape varietals. One from Corsica, the Loire Valley, Oregon and Washington State.
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Talking with Importer Keith Johnsen; Part 1: Episode 745
Stan spends some time discussing the issues of importing wine in today's world. Keith owns Elevens Imports & Daqopa Brands Imports, a small company that imports quality, value wines from around the world. This is a two part interview.
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Can you find good red wines under fifteen bucks?: Episode 756
In search of wines that punch over their weight class, Stan reviews five reds under fifteen bucks. Do they deliver? Watch to find out.
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Interesting white wines from Washington State: Episode 752
Stan wraps up the 2026 Washington Wine Month with a review of three Washington white wines. He emphasizes the diversity of Washington wines. Washington has success with many different varietals due to its climate and growing conditions. He reviews a Roussanne, a Gruner Veltliner, and an Albarino.
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Washington GSM Blends are some of the best: Episode 751
For the '26 Washington Wine Month, Stan reviews four GSM blends from Washington State. GSM blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) are a huge category in the wine world. They have been a mainstay of the southern Rhone Valley for years, and now they have taken a foothold in Washington State.
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Can you find good white wines under fifteen bucks: Episode 757
After a bit of a disappointment searching for good reds under fifteen bucks, Stan reviews whites under fifteen bucks hoping to have better success.
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Washington Merlot vs. CA, Italy and Bordeaux...A blind tasting: Episode 749
As promised, Stan pits Washington Merlot against Merlot from France, Italy, and California in a blind tasting format. Which wins the challenge? Will it be Washington Merlot? Watch to find out.
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Do they really make these white wines from there?: Episode 755
Stan tries some white varietal wines from interesting, unexpected parts of the world. He learned that some of these areas are well known for producing these white wines. Find out, what Stan found out.
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Discussing the wine import business with Keith Johnsen Part 2: Episode 746
In part two of Stan's discussion with Keith Johnsen, owner of Elevens Imports and Daqopa Brands, they try two of the wines that he imports. Keith discusses some factors that help him decide what to import. Keith's passion shines through in this episode.
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Washington vs Argentina Malbec Challenge: Episode 750
Stan pits Argentinian Malbec against Washington State Malbec in a blind tasting challenge. Which will come out on top? Stan continues his celebration of Washington Wine Month.
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Spain's different expressions of Tempranillo: Episode 754
Stan reviews three Tempranillos from Spain, each from a different region. Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Castilla y León. Each region expresses Tempranillo in a slightly different way.
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Stan's Pick For April '26: Episode 753
In this episode, Stan reviews his pick for April 2026. He talks about his criteria for his pick. It has to be a wine that punches above its weight class as well as delivering a good quality-to-price ratio.
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Stan's March '26 Pick Of The Month: Episode 748
Stan picks a wine each month that he displays in the store, representing a great quality-to-price ratio. March is the original Washington Wine Month, so Stan will focus on Washington wines. He starts with a red blend from Airfield Estates.
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A semi deep dive into Rioja Reds: Episode 747
Stan reviews three Riojas from Spain and talks about the region without getting too geeky. Thus, the semi-deep dive into this prestigious region of Spain. One is from the sub-region Rioja Alavesa, and two are from Rioja Alta. All are under twenty bucks.
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An interview with winemaker Tim Narby part 2: Episode 744
Stan continues talking about wine with winemaker Tim Narby and his wife, Carol, owners of Nota Bene Cellars in South Seattle. In this part, he does a blind tasting, pitting one of Tim's wines against another that has the same composition as his, but not from the States.
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A visit with Nota Bene Winemaker Tim Narby and his wife Carol...Part 1: Episode 743
Stan talks with Tim Narby and his wife, Carol, about their boutique winery, located in South Seattle. Tim, like many other Washington winemakers, was part of the Boeing Wine Club, where he learned his craft. His wines are awesome, and in part 2, they blind-taste his Bordeaux-style blend against one from Europe.
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: Stan's wine pick for February: Episode 742
Stan reviews his wine pick of the month, which is from Spain. He talks about his desire to find great values and his pick fits the bill, made from the Tempranillo grape..
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Super Bowl Party Wines: Episode 741
Stan dives into wines he feels will pair well with the various foods served at Super Bowl parties, such as chicken wings, pizza, and guacamole. What does he pick? Watch and find out.
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Part 2 featuring Bordeaux from the much talked about '22 vintage: Episode 740
Stan reviews two more Bordeaux from the '22 vintage, which are a step up in price from the last episode. A stellar vintage that is drinkable now and age-worthy.
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Reviewing Bordeaux from the touted "22 Vintage:: Episode 739
Stan is very excited about the '22 vintage from Bordeaux. It's claimed to be one of the best since 2005. In typical fashion, Stan looks for budget Bordeaux that reflects this fantastic vintage.
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Grenache challenge: Episode 738
Stan blind tastes four Grenaches. One from Italy, France, Spain and Washington State. Which comes out on top? Find out.
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Stan's "Wine Of The Month" for January: Episode 737
In this episode, Stan reveals and reviews his first pick of the month for 2026. He also ruminates about the purpose of his channel and his passion for helping people find good value wines.
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Stan's Top Ten Wines For 2025: Episode 736
Stan reveals his top ten picks for the year. He reviews each one and explains why it belongs on this list. One from Washington State, one from Spain, two from France, one from Crete, and five from Italy.
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Have you tried a Lagrein lately?: Episode 735
Stan dives into Lagrein, a grape grown in northern Italy in the Alto Adige-Trentino region of this country, where experts believe it originated. He reviews two that are in a reasonable price range and talks about this very interesting varietal.
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Sauvignon Blanc and Thanksgiving...It works: Episode 734
Stan reviews three Sauvignon Blancs he feels will pair nicely with all the elements of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Two from Washington and one from California.
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Orange wine and Thanksgiving: Episode 733
Stan reviews three orange wines, two from Washington State and one from Oregon. He discusses how this wine is made and why it would be a good pairing with the Thanksgiving meal.
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Pinot Noir & Thanksgiving...Like peas and carrots: Episode 732
Stan discusses why Pinot Noir is such a good pairing with the traditional Thanksgiving meal. He reviews three Pinots from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
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The USA vs The World; Value wine challenge: Episode 731
Stan searches high and low for wines that punch above their weight class. In this episode, he pits wines from Washington and California against those from Chile, Italy, and France. Same varietals, same price points. Which will come out on top?
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Portugal the land of outstanding value wines: Episode 730
Stan goes to one of his favorite places to seek out quality, value wines and reviews three reds that are under fourteen bucks. How are they? Watch and find out.