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Winemaker Trained by Lafite & Philippe Melka: 2022 Beau Vigne Persuasion Chardonnay Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Winemaker Trained by Lafite & Philippe Melka: 2022 Beau Vigne Persuasion Chardonnay Napa Valley

A legendary winemaker. An OUTRAGEOUS discount and a Robert Parker Favorite. If that doesn’t persuade you to get your hands...

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Consecutive 99 Point Wine for 10 Years: 2020 Tenuta Ulisse 'Amaranta' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
  • by Greg Martellotto

Consecutive 99 Point Wine for 10 Years: 2020 Tenuta Ulisse 'Amaranta' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

It's like clockwork: Every time we snag some of the precious 99 Point Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, it's gone in a flash!...

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Second Largest Estate on the Island & One of the Largest in Europe: 2019 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
  • by Greg Martellotto

Second Largest Estate on the Island & One of the Largest in Europe: 2019 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva

Imagine savoring a glass of wine crafted on the enchanting island of Sardinia, where the sun-drenched vineyards and Mediterranean breezes...

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2017 Beringer Pauli Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine Profile - bighammerwines.com
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Sole Winery to Have Red & White #1 Wine of the Year by WS: 2017 Beringer Pauli Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

LISTEN UP!!! Beringer's in the house, but not just any Beringer. We're talking about theΒ exclusive, limited-edition (only 455 cases produced!)Β 2017...

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Outstanding 97 Point Vintage  Wine Spectator: 2016 Bella Vida O'Donnell Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
  • by Greg Martellotto

Outstanding 97 Point Vintage Wine Spectator: 2016 Bella Vida O'Donnell Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

Burgundy Pinot’s are hands down some of the best and most sought-after wines in the world.Β But what if I told...

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Fruit from Prestigious Rutherford AVA: 2019 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Fruit from Prestigious Rutherford AVA: 2019 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red Napa Valley

We're throwing a party today, and it's all thanks toΒ the return of the Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red Napa Valleyβ€”a...

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One of Luca Maronis  Best Italian Wines of the Year: 2022 Scrimaglio Gavi del Comune di Gavi
  • by Greg Martellotto

One of Luca Maronis Best Italian Wines of the Year: 2022 Scrimaglio Gavi del Comune di Gavi

This time of year calls for a perfectly crisp white wine. Trade up from the usual suspects of Pinot Grigio...

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7 Generations & Over 150 Years of Winemaking Expertise: 2022 Domaine Henri Latour Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Beaune Rouge
  • by Greg Martellotto

7 Generations & Over 150 Years of Winemaking Expertise: 2022 Domaine Henri Latour Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Beaune Rouge

Ever feel like quality Burgundy comes with a price tag that makes your wallet cry? Us too. But guess what?...

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2022 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay Australia - Wine Profile - Big Hammer Wines
  • by Greg Martellotto

Puligny Montrachet Ringer: 2022 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay Australia

The perfect glass of white wine β€” elegant, complex, and unforgettable β€” is just within your reach. FromΒ Australia’s best maker...

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2019 Calculated Risk Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
  • by Greg Martellotto

2019 Calculated Risk Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

  Tired of Wine Roulette? 🎰 Here's Your Sure Thing. Picking a great Napa Cab can be a gamble. But...

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94 Point Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano: 2017 Talosa Filai Lunghi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG
  • by Greg Martellotto

94 Point Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano: 2017 Talosa Filai Lunghi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG

Today’s wine β€œreveals a completely Mediterranean soul," according to WinesCritic. That soulβ€”which to us represents meals prepared lovingly from locally...

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95-98 Point Fabulous  Limited  Vintage: 2021 Dolum Cask 28 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
  • by Greg Martellotto

95-98 Point Fabulous Limited Vintage: 2021 Dolum Cask 28 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Forget the waitlist, we've got aΒ MEGA DEALΒ on the legendaryΒ 2021 Dolum Cask 28 Cabernet SauvignonΒ from theΒ coveted Stags Leap DistrictΒ (think Shafer, Cliff...

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