Vine Blog
- by Greg Martellotto
Wine Consumers Cheer Easy Online Search for Perfect Wine
June 30, 2019, Buellton, CA. – Big Hammer Wines has cracked the code for consumers searching online for the wines they like....
- by Greg Martellotto
BHW Real Wine Club Insider Secrets: Residual Sugar
The BHW Real Wine Club Exposes Residual Sugar in Wine There is a growing movement in the wine industry for...
- by Greg Martellotto
BHW Wine Preference Survey Full Name Email* Wine Preference Red White Rose Sparkling Sweet Price Point Less than $25.00 $26.00-$49.00...
- by Greg Martellotto
The Best Wines To Drink In 2019
Wondering which wines to drink in 2019? I asked a group of wine writers and sommeliers what they're personally looking forward to exploring in the new year. Judging from the responses, it’s time to get to know some of Spain’s less familiar wine regions. South African wines are showing strong, as are sparkling wines from all over. And if you really want to be ahead of the curve, show up with a bottle from Valtellina in Northern Italy. (And also check out The Best Spirits And Cocktails For 2019).
- by Zoe Browne
What Does it Take to Make a Great Zinfandel?
Zinfandel has slipped in popularity over recent years, but is that warranted and are there any truly great Zinfandels out there? We travel the world in search of seriously delicious wines with a great story, but we didn't need to travel too far from home to find one that will change your mind about Zinfandel forever.
- by Zoe Browne
Perfect Wine Pairings for the Holidays, 2018
What red and white wines pair perfectly with Thanksgiving dinner? What dessert wine takes Christmas sweets from moreish to magical? If you're looking for wines to wow your guests this year, look no further. Read on to discover our wine expert's top holiday wines for 2018. Salute!
- by Zoe Browne
How to Serve Wine: Tips and Etiquette
Ever wondered which glasses go with which wine? Should red wine be served at room temperature? Now you’ve taken the...
- by Zoe Browne
Why is Cheese Always Paired With Wine?
Wine lovers the world over agree that fine wine and cheese are made for each other. Two of life's greatest...
- by Greg Martellotto
BHW Travels: How I Fell for the Wines of Campania, Southern Italy
Review of Viticoltori De Conciliis Last year I tasted over 4,500 wines. I’ve been in the wine business for 16...
- by Greg Martellotto
BHW Travels: The Wines of Mendoza, Argentina
Argentine wine is on the rise once more. Big Hammer's wine expert Greg Martellotto visited Mendoza, Argentina to get the scoop on the wineries and subzones producing the best.
- by Greg Martellotto
2014 Chateau Petrus Arrival Delayed, Again
Even the most prestigious and prized winery in the world is suffering "technical" problems. Originally scheduled to arrive to US...
- by Greg Martellotto
Interested to Know More about the Legal Status of inter-state shipping: Read this Forbes Article
Like Other Goods, Wine Should Move Freely In Interstate Commerce -- But It Doesn't Source: ForbesGeorge LeefNovember 7th Let's say...
