https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/winemaker-trained-at-petrus-etude-2022-verdon-estate-proprietary-red-reserve-no-5-blueline-vine 2026-07-01T19:43:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2022_Verdon_Estate_Proprietary_Red_Reserve_no.5_Blueline_Vine_8cdce2db-db12-4042-8774-e8724d436ca3.png?v=1743805643 Winemaker Trained at Petrus & Etude: 2022 Verdon Estate Proprietary Red Reserve no.5 Blueline Vine 2022 Verdon Estate Proprietary Red Reserve no.5 Blueline Vineyards Napa Valley https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/uncork-the-best-wine-for-the-fourth-of-july 2026-08-05T11:21:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Gemini_Generated_Image_lezk43lezk43lezk.jpg?v=1785954113 Uncork the Best Wine for the Fourth of July Group of friends toasting glasses of rose at a backyard party under an American flag https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/outstanding-97-point-vintage-wine-spectator-2016-bella-vida-odonnell-pinot-noir-dundee-hills 2026-08-05T11:24:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2016_Bella_Vida_O_Donnell_Pinot_Noir_Dundee_Hills.png?v=1785954254 Outstanding 97 Point Vintage Wine Spectator: 2016 Bella Vida O'Donnell Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Bottle of 2016 Bella Vida O'Donnell Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, cream label with a red rose emblem https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/beringer-pauli-vineyard-howell-mountain-napa-valley-cabernet-2017 2026-07-01T19:43:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2017_Beringer_Pauli_Vineyard_Howell_Mountain_Napa_Valley_Cabernet_Sauvignon.png?v=1720067679 The Sole Winery to Have Red & White #1 Wine of the Year by WS: 2017 Beringer Pauli Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Beringer Pauli Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine Profile - bighammerwines.com https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/fruit-from-prestigious-rutherford-ava-2019-grand-napa-vineyards-master-red-napa-valley 2026-08-05T11:24:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Grand_Napa_Vineyards_Master_Red_Napa_Valley_9ccce65c-62e8-4d5c-b66f-1d3b92af31ea.png?v=1785954254 Fruit from Prestigious Rutherford AVA: 2019 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red Napa Valley Bottle of 2019 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red, Napa Valley, cream label with a gold monogram https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/second-largest-estate-on-the-island-one-of-the-largest-in-europe-2019-sella-mosca-cannonau-di-sardegna-riserva 2026-08-05T11:24:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Sella_Mosca_Cannonau_di_Sardegna_Riserva_e96e19d0-3394-4106-b99a-eadbc634bd52.webp?v=1785954254 Second Largest Estate on the Island & One of the Largest in Europe: 2019 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva Bottle of 2019 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva, white label with a red capsule https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/uncorking-international-wine-a-fun-and-flavorful-journey-through-argentina-germany-and-spain 2026-07-01T20:11:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Uncorking_International_Wine-main_c28e6186-275f-4121-bb63-9f699733c75e.webp?v=1742955655 Discovering International Wine: A Fun and Flavorful Journey Through Argentina, Germany, and Spain Wines from Argentina https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/food-wine-pairing/sipping-for-gold-wine-pairings-for-olympic-moments 2026-08-25T11:44:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Main_Image.png?v=1785954128 Sipping for Gold: Wine Pairings for Olympic Moments Five bottles of white, rose, Champagne and red wine standing in front of an empty stadium https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/this-winery-is-featured-on-the-tv-show-white-lotus-2020-planeta-frappato-vittoria-sicily 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2020_Planeta_Frappato_Vittoria_Sicily_941bc620-5825-422f-bad3-ef3b53ec9ee0.webp?v=1785954255 This Winery is Featured on the TV Show White Lotus: 2020 Planeta Frappato Vittoria Sicily Bottle of 2020 Planeta Frappato, Sicily, cream label with a red spiral of small text https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/great-freshness-succulent-long-finish-94-js-2018-rocca-delle-macie-famiglia-zingarelli-chianti-classico 2026-08-05T10:52:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2018_Rocca_delle_Macie_Famiglia_Zingarelli_Chianti_Classico_c9b2d497-0b49-48b3-b159-f99b5384c0fe.webp?v=1785952356 Great Freshness Succulent Long Finish 94 JS: 2018 Rocca delle Macie Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Bottle of 2018 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva, black label with a gold emblem https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/australias-leading-cabernet-producer-2020-penley-estate-helios-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra-australia 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2020_Penley_Estate_Helios_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Coonawarra_Australia_3519930b-25e4-467d-a5d7-7a31c337ea45.webp?v=1785954255 Australias Leading Cabernet Producer: 2020 Penley Estate Helios Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Australia Dark bottle of red wine with an all-black label showing an embossed gold circle https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/consecutive-99-point-wine-for-10-years-2020-tenuta-ulisse-amaranta-montepulciano-dabruzzo 2026-08-05T11:24:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2020_Tenuta_Ulisse_Amaranta_Montepulciano_d_Abruzzo_6e086f10-6992-41ad-9f64-f33d945dea01.webp?v=1785954254 Consecutive 99 Point Wine for 10 Years: 2020 Tenuta Ulisse 'Amaranta' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Bottle of 2020 Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, black label with a white plant motif https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/97-point-vintage-wine-spectator-2019-travaglini-gattinara-docg-piedmont 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Travaglini_Gattinara_DOCG_Piedmont_4678d176-ddb3-4d9e-bd66-9c3113c30f3c.webp?v=1785954255 97 Point Vintage Wine Spectator: 2019 Travaglini Gattinara DOCG Piedmont Bottle of 2019 Travaglini Gattinara in its curved dark glass bottle, cream label https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/leading-the-renaissance-of-southern-italian-wineries-2009-feudi-di-san-gregorio-taurasi-riserva-piano-di-montev 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2009_Feudi_di_San_Gregorio_Taurasi_Riserva_Piano_di_Montev_cfcbb016-f6a9-49d4-ad4f-2ec9f1463231.webp?v=1785954255 Leading the Renaissance of Southern Italian Wineries: 2009 Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montev Bottle of 2009 Feudi di San Gregorio Piano di Montevergine Taurasi, black label in white block type https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/the-rise-of-rose 2026-08-05T11:21:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Rose-main.webp?v=1785954084 The Rise of Rosé Group of friends clinking glasses of rosé wine together outdoors https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/98-point-remarkable-vintage-vinous-media-2016-chateau-dissan-margaux-blason-dissan 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2016_Chateau_D_Issan_Margaux_Blason_d_Issan_c5871500-36de-412a-abd6-1e16377bad57.png?v=1785954255 98 Point Remarkable Vintage Vinous Media: 2016 Chateau D'Issan Margaux Blason d'Issan Bottle of 2016 Blason d'Issan Margaux, bronze label with an engraving of the chateau https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/100-point-winemaker-jesse-katz-aperture-screaming-eagle-petrus-2019-sei-querce-miller-s-orchard-merlot-alexander-valley 2026-08-05T11:24:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Sei_Querce_Miller_s_Orchard_Merlot_Alexander_Valley_1d0770d0-d727-42fa-a76d-001f7ab8d8ec.png?v=1785954255 100 Point Winemaker Jesse Katz Aperture Screaming Eagle Pétrus: 2019 Sei Querce Miller’s Orchard Merlot Alexander Valley Bottle of 2019 Sei Querce Miller's Orchard Merlot, Alexander Valley, dark label with oval engraving https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/2016-chateau-odilon-haut-medoc 2026-08-05T11:24:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2016_Chateau_Odilon_Haut-Medoc_93cb68a2-dc98-49dc-af3b-5f0d3aa2223a.webp?v=1785954256 98 Point "Remarkable" Vintage: 2016 Château Odilon Haut-Médoc Bottle of 2016 Chateau Odilon Haut-Medoc, cream label with an engraving of the chateau https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/2020-mastroberardino-nova-serra-greco-di-tufo-docg 2026-08-05T11:24:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2020_Mastroberardino_Nova_Serra_Greco_di_Tufo_DOCG_482677f2-c9dd-4ad3-b404-b1b9ece435de.webp?v=1785954256 Greco di Tufo is One of Forbes Outstanding White Wines From Campania: 2020 Mastroberardino Nova Serra Greco di Tufo DOCG Bottle of 2020 Mastroberardino Nova Serra Greco di Tufo with an illustrated cream label on pale green https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/drink-now-92-james-suckling-2021-adegas-valminor-serra-da-estrela-albarino-rias-baixas 2026-08-05T11:24:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2021_Adegas_Valminor_Serra_da_Estrela_Albarino_Rias_Baixas_583149aa-1156-4cc1-912c-41f5012d89a9.webp?v=1785954286 Drink Now 92 James Suckling: 2021 Adegas Valminor Serra da Estrela Albarino Rias Baixas Bottle of 2021 Serra da Estrela Albarino, Rias Baixas, cream label on a yellow background https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/double-gold-award-at-2019-toast-of-the-coast-int-wine-competition-2017-taub-family-vineyards-heritance-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley 2026-08-05T11:24:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2017_Taub_Family_Vineyards_Heritance_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Napa_Valley_58e801bf-415f-4de0-ad59-5d75e840ebc7.png?v=1785954286 Double Gold Award at 2019 "Toast of the Coast" Int Wine Competition: 2017 Taub Family Vineyards Heritance Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Bottle of 2017 Heritance Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, cream label with a gold crest https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/summer-s-last-hurrah-top-wines-to-celebrate-the-end-of-the-season 2026-08-05T11:21:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Zinfandel_and_Backyard_BBQ_with_Friends-main_5f344ce3-ce68-4782-8963-0dfc9fa6919c.webp?v=1785954084 Summer’s Last Hurrah: Top Wines to Celebrate the End of the Season Friends holding wine glasses around a barbecue grill of ribs at sunset https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/owned-by-chateaux-lafite-and-catena-zapata-2017-bodegas-caro-amancaya-reserva-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza 2026-08-05T11:24:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2017_Bodegas_Caro_Amancaya_Reserva_Malbec_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Mendoza_42aae646-2109-4a05-9d33-803074043f35.png?v=1785954286 Owned by Chateaux Lafite and Catena Zapata: 2017 Bodegas Caro 'Amancaya' Reserva Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Bottle of 2017 Amancaya Reserva Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, tan label on orange https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/94-point-vintage-wine-spectator-2019-weingut-s-a-prum-solitar-riesling-trocken-mosel 2026-08-05T10:52:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Weingut_S.A._Prum_Solitar_Riesling_Trocken_Mosel_e7b4bc2e-f549-4a32-8e2e-69cca1f634bb.png?v=1785952356 94 Point Vintage Wine Spectator: 2019 Weingut S.A. Prum Solitar Riesling Trocken Mosel Bottle of 2019 Weingut S.A. Prum Solitar Riesling Trocken, cream label, on an olive background https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/97-point-vintage-vinous-media-2019-chateau-clos-marsalette-pessac-leognan 2026-08-05T11:25:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Chateau_Clos_Marsalette_Pessac-Leognan_1cc73657-c12c-4f52-9763-104bff5e7750.webp?v=1785954317 97 Point Vintage Vinous Media: 2019 Chateau Clos Marsalette Pessac-Leognan Bottle of 2019 Chateau Clos Marsalette Pessac-Leognan, cream label with a red crest https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/this-winery-is-featured-on-the-tv-show-white-lotus-2018-planeta-eruzione-1614-nerello-mascalese-sicilia 2026-08-05T11:24:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2018_Planeta_Eruzione_1614_Nerello_Mascalese_Sicilia_0ae69cf4-2736-4d24-bbed-bf82f394ef52.png?v=1785954286 This Winery is Featured on the TV Show White Lotus: 2018 Planeta 'Eruzione 1614' Nerello Mascalese Sicilia Bottle of 2018 Planeta Eruzione 1614 Nerello Mascalese with a red capsule and cream label https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/98-point-aglianico-one-of-the-best-italian-wines-of-the-year-2019-nativ-blu-onice-irpinia-aglianico 2026-08-05T11:24:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Nativ_Blu_Onice_Irpinia_Aglianico_eaba51d9-b1c5-4bc8-ba0f-a4f78ecbc73d.png?v=1785954287 98 Point Aglianico, One of the Best Italian Wines of the Year: 2019 Nativ Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico Bottle of 2019 Nativ Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico, label with white filigree, on navy https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/toast-to-labor-day-must-have-wines-for-your-festive-gathering 2026-08-05T11:21:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/Toast_to_Labor_Day_-_Thumbnail_1_72ab6b48-760f-4714-b0f4-96e37be49e47.webp?v=1785954085 Toast to Labor Day: Must-Have Wines for Your Festive Gathering Friends toasting wine glasses at an outdoor table set with food in a backyard https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/95-point-outstanding-vintage-wine-spectator-2019-au-contraire-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast 2026-08-05T11:24:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2019_Au_Contraire_Pinot_Noir_Sonoma_Coast_723a7c65-687e-4675-a979-ed9e4289ec01.png?v=1785954286 95 Point "Outstanding" Vintage ~Wine Spectator: 2019 Au Contraire Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Bottle of 2019 Au Contraire Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, cream label with an elephant illustration https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/97-point-vintage-wine-advocate-2015-nicholson-jones-white-label-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley 2026-08-05T11:21:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2015_Nicholson_Jones_White_Label_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Napa_Valley.png?v=1785954084 97 Point Vintage ~Wine Advocate: 2015 Nicholson Jones White Label Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Bottle of 2015 Nicholson Jones Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, with a white label https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/one-of-the-most-unique-terroirs-in-the-world-2022-les-hauts-de-milly-chablis 2026-08-05T11:24:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2022_Les_Hauts_De_Milly_Chablis_203bff24-99fd-458c-8755-4b3c9550ebdb.png?v=1785954287 One of the Most Unique Terroirs in the World: 2022 Les Hauts De Milly Chablis Bottle of 2022 Les Hauts de Milly Chablis with a cream label on a mint green background https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/neighbor-to-cos-destournel-ch-montrose-2018-chateau-clauzet-saint-estephe 2026-08-05T11:24:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2018_Chateau_Clauzet_Saint-Estephe_5d626735-4b30-4cd5-952a-790cfbbe24d5.png?v=1785954287 Neighbor to Cos d'Estournel & Ch. Montrose: 2018 Chateau Clauzet Saint-Estephe Bottle of 2018 Chateau Clauzet Saint-Estephe, cream label with a chateau engraving https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/uncorking-the-secrets-of-kosher-wine-a-simple-guide 2026-07-24T14:20:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/BHW_Kosher_wine_hero.webp?v=1784928008 Uncorking the Secrets of Kosher Wine: A Simple Guide Shabbat dinner table set with two braided challah loaves, red wine, a silver Kiddush cup, and lit candles. https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/the-estate-supplies-grapes-to-top-wineries-like-silver-oak-aperture-cellar-2021-stuhlmuller-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-alexander-valley 2026-08-05T11:24:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2021_Stuhlmuller_Vineyards_Estate_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Alexander_Valley_1_0973befb-47c5-4a31-bbbb-ecde89620b46.png?v=1785954287 The Estate Supplies Grapes to Top Wineries Like Silver Oak & Aperture Cellar: 2021 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Bottle of 2021 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, cream label, on a coral background https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/vine-blog/crisp-and-very-pretty-james-suckling-2013-trimbach-pinot-noir-reserve-alsace 2026-08-05T11:21:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2013_Trimbach_Pinot_Noir_Reserve_Alsace.webp?v=1785954085 "Crisp and Very Pretty" ~James Suckling: 2013 Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve Alsace Bottle of 2013 Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve on a bright yellow background https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/wine-profiles/98-super-tuscan-blend-one-of-italys-best-wines-of-the-year-2020-corte-medicea-aristeo-super-tuscan 2026-08-05T11:24:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/2020_Corte_Medicea_Aristeo_Super_Tuscan_564dae69-fc95-4710-b1d5-5dbcf211699a.png?v=1785954287 98 Super Tuscan Blend One of Italys Best Wines of the Year: 2020 Corte Medicea Aristeo 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elegantly plated in the background. https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/adventures-in-wine/greek-wine-4-000-years-old-and-suddenly-new-again 2026-08-18T10:50:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/BHW_Greek_wine.webp?v=1785954126 Greek Wine: 4,000 Years Old and Suddenly New Again Glass of white wine and a cheese and grape board on a ledge above blue-domed churches at sunset https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/adventures-in-wine/lebanese-wine-7-000-vintages-of-defiance 2026-08-10T08:34:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/0646/articles/BHW_Lebanese_wine_hero.webp?v=1784930817 Lebanese Wine: 7,000 Vintages of Defiance A bottle of Chateau Ksara Cabernet Sauvignon resting on a wooden table overlooking a sunlit valley and mountains. https://www.bighammerwines.com/blogs/adventures-in-wine/new-zealand-wine-the-sauvignon-that-conquered-the-world-and-what-to-drink-next 2026-08-18T10:52:26-07:00 weekly 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