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12 Eclectic Red Indigenous Varietals People Are Afraid to Try. But You Shouldn't Be
  • by Greg Martellotto

12 Eclectic Red Indigenous Varietals People Are Afraid to Try. But You Shouldn't Be

An Adventure in Wine: Travel the World Through Your Glass For the true wine lover, each bottle is a passport...

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Wine Trends 2025: The Wines You Need to Try This Year
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine Trends 2025: The Wines You Need to Try This Year

The wine world is always evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of exciting shifts. From sustainable...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day: Women in Business and Their Impact
  • by Greg Martellotto

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Women in Business and Their Impact

International Women’s Day honors the social, economic, and political achievements of women worldwide. This day highlights the incredible strides women...

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Spring Awakening: The Best Spring Wines to Sip This Season
  • by Greg Martellotto

Spring Awakening: The Best Spring Wines to Sip This Season

Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and the return of warmer weather. As the seasons...

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Wine Speak Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Wine Terminology
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine Speak Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Wine Terminology

Why Learn to Speak Like a Wine Geek? It isn’t necessary to enjoy the glass. You can talk with your...

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Vinous Media’s 10-Year Retrospective: How 2014 Napa Cabernet Became a Dark Horse
  • by Greg Martellotto

Vinous Media’s 10-Year Retrospective: How 2014 Napa Cabernet Became a Dark Horse

The Story of a Vintage Every wine vintage tells a story. Some years are dramatic, with unpredictable weather keeping winemakers...

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Celebrating International Syrah Day: A Guide to the World’s Boldest Red
  • by Greg Martellotto

Celebrating International Syrah Day: A Guide to the World’s Boldest Red

Did you know that Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, yet they produce vastly different wines? Every year on...

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Turn Up the Heat This Valentine’s Day with Sensational Wine Pairings
  • by Greg Martellotto

Turn Up the Heat This Valentine’s Day with Sensational Wine Pairings

Valentine’s Day is here, and we all know the traditional gifts: flowers, chocolates, maybe a sweet card. But what if...

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The Top 15 Cult Wine Producers in California You Need to Know About
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Top 15 Cult Wine Producers in California You Need to Know About

California is one of the world's premier wine regions, famous for its diversity of terroirs, innovative winemakers, and cult wines...

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BHW's Most Loved Wines – Together in One Ultimate Case
  • by Greg Martellotto

BHW's Most Loved Wines – Together in One Ultimate Case

This is a selection of wines that our clients have recently purchased in droves. These selections are more than just...

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How to Remove Wax Tops on Wine Bottles: A Simple Guide
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Remove Wax Tops on Wine Bottles: A Simple Guide

Hey there, wine lovers! If you've ever struggled with trying to open a fancy wine bottle with a wax top,...

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Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wine, A Guide by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wine, A Guide by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts

Organic is one of those terms that may seem like a buzzword, but true organic practices are beneficial to the...

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