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Exploring the Best Wines for Spring: Light, Crisp, and Refreshing Options to Complement the Season's Renewal
  • by Greg Martellotto

Exploring the Best Wines for Spring: Light, Crisp, and Refreshing Options to Complement the Season's Renewal

Spring is a season of renewal and growth, a time when the world awakens from its winter slumber and bursts...

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holiday wine dinners
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Wine for Wine Dinners & Holiday Dinner Parties

An Expert's Recommendation for Foolproof Wines this Holiday Season Planning a special holiday wine dinner party for friends or family? You...

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White Wines Of Orvieto in Umbria: Heroic Wines Since The Time Of The Romans
  • by Greg Martellotto

White Wines Of Orvieto in Umbria: Heroic Wines Since The Time Of The Romans

Umbria: It’s not Tuscany! Overshadowed by its wealthier and more well recognized neighbor, Umbria offers a slower, more down to...

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The Legend Behind The Black Rooster Of Chianti Classico
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Legend Behind The Black Rooster Of Chianti Classico

Chianti is one of the most renowned regions in all of Italy thanks to its idyllic landscapes, rolling hills, and...

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Alsace Wines: Surviving In A War Zone
  • by Greg Martellotto

Alsace Wines: Surviving In A War Zone

When talking about the wines of Alsace, is important to notice that these are wines that have been grown in...

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The 2019 "Hedonistic" Burgundy Vintage
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 2019 "Hedonistic" Burgundy Vintage

2019 Burgundy, Perhaps the Best Vintage Since 1865 Summer 2019 in Burgundy was hot and dry, creating the optimal conditions...

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Is 2018 Ao Yun the Best Chinese Wine Ever?
  • by Greg Martellotto

Is 2018 Ao Yun the Best Chinese Wine Ever?

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennesy is the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, and is best known for owning high-end brands such...

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Aged Wine How to Buy
  • by Greg Martellotto

Aged Wine and Fine: What to Know and How to Buy Aged Wine

Whether you are new to wine or have been drinking wine for decades, you are probably familiar with the concept...

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The Ultimate Guide for Thanksgiving Pairings, Selected by Big Hammer Wines Expert Sommeliers
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Ultimate Guide for Thanksgiving Pairings, Selected by Big Hammer Wines Expert Sommeliers

With tart cranberry sauce, meaty brown gravy, and flavorful pumpkin pie alongside the Thanksgiving turkey, finding the right wine to...

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Celebrate National Red Wine Day with Big Hammer Wines, 12 Exceptional Reds Selected by OUR Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Celebrate National Red Wine Day with Big Hammer Wines, 12 Exceptional Reds Selected by OUR Wine Experts

National Red Wine Day is here! Let’s make this day the perfect excuse (as if we needed one) to uncork...

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Wine & Cheese Pairings, Chosen by Our Team of Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine & Cheese Pairings, Chosen by Our Team of Wine Experts

In spirit of National Wine & Cheese day, we asked our wine experts what their favorite wine and cheese pairings were....

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12 All-American Wines to Drink This Fourth of July, Curated by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

12 All-American Wines to Drink This Fourth of July, Curated by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts

Heading to the fireworks? Hosting a BBQ? Lounging in a pool? However you plan to commemorate Independence Day, you’ll want to...

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