Leap into Flavor: 5 Wine Picks for Leap Year Comfort Food Pairings

Enter the refined ambiance of Big Hammer Wines, where we embrace the Leap Year with a glass (or five) of pure delight. Imagine a crisp evening, where the allure of comforting cuisine beckons to warm both your belly and soul. We offer impeccable wine companions to enhance your Leap Year comfort food journey.

2019 Coen Malbec Reserva Uco Valley Mendoza

  • Tasting Note: A rich wine bursting with flowers, fruits, and a hint of aniseed. It's a flavor symphony—licorice, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla—all from its time in French oak barrels. Enjoy its intense character and complex finish.
  • Why You'll Love It: Crafted by Attilio Pagli, a world-renowned winemaker, from top-notch organic grapes in a stellar 96-point vintage. Plus, it's 100% sustainable!
  • Pair It With: Fire up the grill for an "Asado" (Argentinian BBQ) and let this wine elevate your feast to new heights.

2019 Coen Malbec Reserva Uco Valley Mendoza

2001 Sangenis I Vaque Coranya Priorat DOCa Spain

  • Tasting Note: “This straggling Garnacha-Carignan blend from an excellent year feels full, energetic, and loaded to the brim” ~93 Wine EnthusiastWhy You'll Love It:
  • Meet the 23 Year Old Priotat! This wine seems indestructible and set to continue to deliver joy at 30+ years. If you love aged red wines, you owe it yourself to try this. It's like stealing.
  • Pair It With: Dive into a Spanish paella and let this wine elevate every bite with its depth and complexity.

2001 Sangenis I Vaque Coranya Priorat DOCa Spain

2020 CaliPaso Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

  • Tasting Note: Think ripe blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate mingling with spicy goodness. Smooth tannins lead to a velvety finish.
  • Why You'll Love It: Among the finest Paso Robles wines we've encountered! Enjoy a 42% saving compared to Austin Hope, typically priced at over $50 per bottle.
  • Pair It With: Sink your teeth into a juicy burger and let this wine take it to the next level.

2020 CaliPaso Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

Erik Banti Spineto Rosé Brut

  • Tasting Note: A delicate, persistent sparkle with a captivating aroma of roses, white flowers, and tropical fruits. Its vibrant acidity leads to a refreshingly crisp, velvety finish.
  • Why You'll Love It: Erik Banti—a true turning point in Maremma's wine scene, exclusively imported by BHW.
  • Pair It With: Indulge in fresh oysters and let this wine transport you to a coastal paradise with each sip.

Erik Banti Spineto Rosé Brut

2018 Byron Chardonnay Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley

  • Tasting Note: Expertly layered aromas of toast, fine-grained oak, smoked apple, nectarine, crushed limestone and light butterscotch make for “a nose that should please all types of Chardonnay lovers” ~95 points WE
  • Why You'll Love It: Born in a stellar 94-point vintage, crafted by a Mondavi-trained winemaker, and incredibly limited—just 400 cases produced!
  • Pair It With: Fresh seafood ceviche. It's a match made in culinary heaven!

2018 Byron Chardonnay Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley

With each delicate sip, these five exquisite wines promise to elevate your leap year celebrations, transforming ordinary evenings into cherished memories. For life is a precious tapestry, woven with moments meant to be savored to their fullest.

So, raise your glass and honor the leap year, embracing the diverse flavors that accompany this special season.

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We believe that each bottle narrates a tale—a tale of exploration, revelation, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Our clientele, comprising erudite, discriminating connoisseurs, seeks wines that transcend the ordinary, reflecting their sophisticated palates and worldly experiences. With countless five-star reviews from our satisfied patrons, we take pride in being their trusted companion on their "Wine Adventures."

Join us in commemorating the leap year with wines that encapsulate sophistication, refinement, and unmatched flavor. Discover our collection today and enhance your wine journey with Big Hammer Wines.

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