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Top 15 Bestselling Wines at BHW That Are Still Available
  • por 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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Mother's Day Gift Guide for Wine Moms
  • por Greg Martellotto

Mother's Day Gift Guide for Wine Moms

As Mother's Day approaches, many of us are trying to find the perfect gift to...

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Top 10 Portuguese Wines of 2024 Oporto Tasting & Judging
  • por Greg Martellotto

Top 10 Portuguese Wines of 2024 Oporto Tasting & Judging

In February of this year I was invited to participate in an annual tasting with...

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2022 Bordeaux Vintage in Review
  • por Greg Martellotto

2022 Bordeaux Vintage in Review

Here are some of the leading wine critics in their own words describing the 2022...

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Antonio Galloni’s Five Key Characteristics to Evaluate a Vintage
  • por Greg Martellotto

Antonio Galloni’s Five Key Characteristics to Evaluate a Vintage

1. A Long Growing Season  A long growing season, defined as the period from bud...

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Greg's Picks Founder's Favorites Available Now
  • por 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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The Breakfast Price Index: Where Morning Sustenance Costs More Than a Decent Bottle of Wine
  • por Greg Martellotto

The Breakfast Price Index: Where Morning Sustenance Costs More Than a Decent Bottle of Wine

From bitter Portuguese coffee to buttery Parisian croissants, this witty globetrotting breakfast tale unpacks global...

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So, What is the Difference Between Barolo and Barbaresco?
  • por Greg Martellotto

So, What is the Difference Between Barolo and Barbaresco?

If you had to think of the most famous wines in Italy, there’s no doubt...

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The 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Second Growth Chateau Explained
  • por Greg Martellotto

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Second Growth Chateau Explained

Second Growth Bordeaux, Explained by Big Hammer Wines Bordeaux en Primeur Purchasing Program Learn more at:...

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12 Eclectic Red Indigenous Varietals People Are Afraid to Try. But You Shouldn't Be
  • por 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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Wine Trends 2025: The Wines You Need to Try This Year
  • por Greg Martellotto

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

The wine world is always evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year...

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BHW Discusses the 100pt Scoring System with Dr. Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot
  • por Greg Martellotto

BHW Discusses the 100pt Scoring System with Dr. Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot

Greg Martellotto Let's talk about wine criticism and bias in tasting blind, versus tasting with...

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