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Red Wine
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  • by Greg Martellotto

Best Value Red Wines Under $30 in 2026: 9 Bottles Worth Every Penny

Looking for the best red wines under $30? This guide breaks down 9 standout bottles...

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Bordeaux
Symmetrical limestone Bordeaux château with slate roofs behind a wide green lawn
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why 2022 Bordeaux Might Be the Smartest (and Freshest) Buy of the Decade

Drink now. Age for decades. Skip the tariffs. If you’ve ever thought Bordeaux couldn’t surprise...

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Bordeaux
Bordeaux château with pointed slate turrets and lawns under a clear blue sky
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why 2020 Bordeaux Is the Sleeper Vintage You Should Be Buying Right Now

Precision. Personality. Value. The Best of Modern Bordeaux. While the spotlight has shifted to 2022...

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Roadside Napa Valley welcome sign in front of vineyard rows and wooded hills
  • by Greg Martellotto

12 Best Red Wines Under $50 from California To Buy Now from Big Hammer Wines

Napa Valley is the leading region in California, but the prices of those wines have...

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Smiling man in a black sweater with an Italian flag holding a red wine bottle, vineyard hills behind
  • by Greg Martellotto

Italian Ambassador's Top 12 Italian Red Wines to Buy Today at BHW

Bella Italia and La Dolce Vita! Welcome to the Greg Martellotto's pick for the Top...

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  • by Greg Martellotto

Top 12 White Wines to Buy at BHW Now

One of the most common things I hear from red wine lovers is, "I like...

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Row of glasses of red wine on a bar counter with a dark bottle behind them
  • by Greg Martellotto

Top 15 Bestselling Wines at BHW That Are Still Available

Since 2009, Bighammerwines.com has offered a deal of the day wine. We make volume deals...

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  • by Greg Martellotto

Greg's Picks Founder's Favorites Available Now

Here are twelve of our Founder's Favorites. These are the wines that Greg recommends to...

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Smiling man holding out a glass of red wine on a hillside above a coastal city at sunset
  • 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,...

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Three women laughing together in a wine shop, one holding a glass of white wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

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

The wine world is always evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year...

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Row of California red wine bottles including Shafer, Chateau Montelena and Colgin, hills behind
  • 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,...

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  • 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...

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Occasions
Twelve wine bottles including sparkling, red, rose and dessert wines against a dark holiday backdrop
  • by Greg Martellotto

Top 12 Festive Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Feasts

The holiday season is all about gathering, celebrating, and creating meaningful memories. From the joy...

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Bordeaux
Wide river at dusk with a lit bridge and city lights along the far bank, Bordeaux
  • by Greg Martellotto

Top 12 Bordeaux Wines Available at BHW Now!

Bordeaux is the #1 wine region in the world. Most wine lovers swoon over the...

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Vineyard rows on red soil beside a leaning tree, with the sea on the horizon
  • by Greg Martellotto

12 Best Red Wines Under $25 You Can Buy Right Now at BHW

Want to find a great 90+ rated red wine for under $25? With thousands of...

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Occasions
Nine sparkling wine and Champagne bottles lined up on a red carpet behind a velvet rope
  • by Greg Martellotto

Our Picks for the 2024 Oscars & Wine Night

Choosing the right wine pairings for Oscars Night is like selecting the perfect outfit for...

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Occasions
Two glasses of rosé wine beside a bouquet of red roses with bokeh lights behind
  • by Greg Martellotto

Love in Every Bottle: Explore BHW's Top 6 Valentine's Day Wines

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the air is thick with anticipation, and what better way to...

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Twelve wine bottles lined up on a wooden surface against a gold confetti background
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 12 Best Wines to Drink in 2023

Hi dear wine friend, The beginning of the year brings with it new opportunities, new...

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