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Wine Tips & Trends

Mar 20, 2021
by Greg Martellotto

Free Wine Delivery Big Hammer Wines Spring Sale Announced for Pandemic Weary Wine Lovers

Toss out memories of the frigid winter drinking fortified wines and welcome spring with open...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Feb 10, 2021
by Greg Martellotto

Celebrate International Syrah Day with New Limited Time Curated Syrah Wine Offer

Big Hammer Wines announces a new limited-time special wine offer to celebrate International Syrah Day....

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Wine Tips & Trends

Valentine's Day 2021 Wines to Refresh Your Relationship

Jan 29, 2021
by Greg Martellotto

10 Captivating Valentine’s Day Wines to Refresh Your Relationship in 2021

Think about what your life was like last February. It wasn’t what you thought it...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Jan 20, 2021
by Greg Martellotto

Future Trends in Wine – Evolution of Technology from the Vineyard to Your Door

When you think about wine, technology doesn’t tend to come up. Wine ignites the senses,...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Jan 10, 2021
by Greg Martellotto

Future Trends in Wine – Wine Importers 2021 Challenges & Opportunities

Last year brought change to every level of the wine business. Some sectors benefited while...

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Champagne

Dec 31, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Wine Lovers 2021 Guide for Champagne Travel: Plan Now, Visit Later

Wine lovers wanting to visit Champagne in 2021 can start planning now with an intimate...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Dec 20, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Future Trends in Wine – The New Tasting Room & Evolution of Virtual Tastings

What does the future hold for wine tasting rooms and virtual tastings after the pandemic?...

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Occasions

Dec 10, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

White Christmas or Wine Christmas? Both Will be Better with Our “12 Wines of Christmas” Gift Guide

Big Hammer Wines’s recent Instant Wine Cellar 2020 Gift Guide was a hit! So, we...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Nov 25, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Online Wine Retailer Offers “Instant Wine Cellar” 2020 Holiday Wine Gift Guide

For those who don’t know what to get the wine lovers on their shopping list,...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Nov 24, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

2020 Shelter-in-Place Solution: Travel the World Without Leaving Your House

Missing traveling during the holidays this year? Wish you could experience a snowy Paris winter...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Nov 18, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Get Your “Instant Wine Cellar” Today Before They Sell Out!

Searching for a holiday gift guide because you don't know what gift to get the...

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Wine Tips & Trends

honoring breast cancer awareness month 7 women in wine

Nov 09, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 7 Wonderful Women in Wine

Women keep making news in the wine industry. A couple were recently elevated to run...

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Wine Tips & Trends

online wine retailer tasting expert virtual wine tasting program

Oct 30, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Online Wine Retailer’s Tasting Expert Announces New Virtual Wine Tasting Program

Big Hammer Wine’s Greg Martellotto announces customized, curated virtual wine tasting events. With the global...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Oct 20, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Hispanic Heritage Month and Wine - Drink LatinX Wine

As Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. ends, we share some intriguing and noteworthy news...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Oct 18, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Mysterious Amazonian Offer Targets Daring Wine Lovers with Holiday Wine Deals

With “prime” shoppers in mind, Big Hammer Wines targets wine lovers with super-early Black Friday...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Oct 15, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Hire an Expert Wine Taster for a Corporate or Private Virtual Wine Tasting

If your business wants a unique event to connect employees, clients, or potential customers, consider...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Oct 08, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Online Wine Retailer Offers Special Promotion to Support Napa Valley Winemakers

With harvest not yet over in Napa Valley, wineries and winemakers continue to struggle with...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Napa Valley Fire approaching Robert Mondavi Winery

Sep 30, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Wine Expert Discusses Napa Valley’s Many Challenges

At Big Hammer Wines, we have long appreciated the pleasures of Napa Valley wines. While...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Sep 15, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

What Have You Been Drinking in Quarantine? Wine Trends of Wine Lovers

Sitting home staying safe inevitably gives wine drinkers more time to discover and taste new...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Sep 01, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Online Wine Retailer Offers Harried Home-Schooling Parents Labor Day Discounts

With no end in sight to the pandemic, many parents are going to want more...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Aug 31, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

New Wine Deals Website Encourages Consumers to Buy Better Wine for Less Money

Big Hammer Wines’ new sister company, Case by Case Wines, encourages consumers to stop buying...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Aug 17, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Wine Speak Made Easy

Why learn to speak like a wine geek? It isn’t necessary to enjoy the glass....

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Wine Tips & Trends

Aug 01, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

New Wine Deals Website, Case by Case Wines, Launched August 1 Displacing Grocery Stores

On August 1 Big Hammer Wines launched a sister company wine deals website, Case by Case...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Jun 30, 2020
by Greg Martellotto

Leading Online Wine Retailer Celebrates with New July 4th Wine Special

Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue this July 4th with a new wine special from...

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