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Wine 101: The Basics
Wine Speak Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Wine Terminology
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine Speak Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Wine Terminology

Why Learn to Speak Like a Wine Geek? It isn’t necessary to enjoy the glass....

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Wine 101: The Basics
Vinous Media’s 10-Year Retrospective: How 2014 Napa Cabernet Became a Dark Horse
  • by Greg Martellotto

Vinous Media’s 10-Year Retrospective: How 2014 Napa Cabernet Became a Dark Horse

The Story of a Vintage Every wine vintage tells a story. Some years are dramatic,...

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Podcast
how alcohol is measured in wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Real Story About How Alcohol is Measured in Wine and Why it Matters

Alcohol levels in wine have been creeping up for years. The sweet spot for alcohol...

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Celebrating International Syrah Day: A Guide to the World’s Boldest Red
  • by Greg Martellotto

Celebrating International Syrah Day: A Guide to the World’s Boldest Red

Did you know that Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, yet they produce vastly...

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Puros Vinazos: Blog De Vino
El vino en México
  • by Greg Martellotto

El vino en México

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Podcast
shipping online in extreme weather
  • by Greg Martellotto

Authoritative Guide for Shipping Wine Online in Extreme Weather

Polar vortexes, 100-year floods, Cat 5 hurricanes, wild brushfires, high-intensity tornadoes, extended heat spikes. As...

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Top Picks
The Top 15 Cult Wine Producers in California You Need to Know About
  • 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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Top Picks
BHW's Most Loved Wines – Together in One Ultimate Case
  • 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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Wine 101: The Basics
How to Remove Wax Tops on Wine Bottles: A Simple Guide
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Remove Wax Tops on Wine Bottles: A Simple Guide

Hey there, wine lovers! If you've ever struggled with trying to open a fancy wine...

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Bordeaux Futures
The 5th Growth Bordeaux Futures explained by Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 5th Growth Bordeaux Futures explained by Wine Experts

The official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855 is divided into 5th Growths or crus in...

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Wine Tips & Trends
Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wine, A Guide by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wine, A Guide by Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts

Organic is one of those terms that may seem like a buzzword, but true organic...

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Top Picks
Top 12 Festive Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Feasts
  • 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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