As the saying goes, nothing ages better than a fine wine – but what cheese? Finding the perfect wine and cheese pairing can be a tasty endeavour, especially when you consider the need to match tannin, texture, acidity and creaminess. It’s also a challenge to ensure that you team cheeses...
Many aficionados will claim that you can drink wine from any drinking vessel your heart desires, but if you’re actually trying to taste your wine it’s a different story. Drinking wine from certain types of glasses is more effective than your standard cup if you’re looking to really understand your...
The fruity, berrylicious notes of many wines form exceptionally good pairs with the fruits themselves. Fruit and wine tend to make an iconic pairing, and it is no different when it comes to the realm of berries. The juicy flavours and aromas of many wines are a fantastic complement to...
The Land Down Under is home to some of the world’s premier vineyards and wineries. While Australia has many things to offer – Tim Tams, Hugh Jackman and the Sydney Harbour Bridge among them – there’s perhaps nothing more alluring than our country’s wide array of quality wine regions. Australia’s...
Apricot and wine may not be the first pairing that comes to your mind! When we think of wine and food pairings, our thoughts may wander down the line of steak and Cabernet Sauvignon, lobster and Chardonnay or dark chocolate and Shiraz. However, the humble yet tart apricot can provide...
While there is a wine for every occasion, it doesn’t mean that every wine will suit every occasion. An especially tannic Cabernet Sauvignon or boutique Malbec may be out of place at your simple family gathering, while a Moscato d’Asti might be too light to complement your high-end corporate lunch....
Display your love for wine where everyone can see it with our favourite vino-themed décor options. From prints and paintings to customised barrels, there is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to wine art. Stock up on some vino-themed art from our list of recommended retailers to ensure that...
A day spent tasting, appreciating and learning about some of Australia’s best wines? Sign us up! If your perfect day entails some serious wine tasting, why not consider treating yourself to a tour to Melbourne’s revered wine countries? With a number of award-winning vineyards scattered around the city’s surrounds,...
No wine lover’s collection is complete without some classic vintage. Your wine collection is no doubt filled with a bevy of beauties; some may be at their optimum, while others may require more cellar time to fully develop. Whether you are looking to pull something from the cellar for a...
From dinner parties, business meetings and important events, proper wine etiquette never goes astray. Many of us have the basics covered when it comes to wine etiquette, but possessing a deeper knowledge and enthusiasm for all things vino is an impressive skill to have up your sleeve. Here, we’ve gone...
Wine and food pairings can be tricky, as they require a constant balancing act between sweet, salty, fatty and acidic tastes and textures. The juicy tomato may appear to be a challenging wine match at first, and its potent acidity can result in its flavours clashing with a low-acid, oaky...
Grand Cru PRO 194 bottle single zone wine fridge with a NEW digital soft touch control panel. For those wine collectors who appreciate the ultimate in quality, design and finish, the NEW Grand Cru PRO Wine Fridge range feature next generation state of the art soft touch controls and advanced...
Not all wine is made equal, and not every bottle will keep in storage (after all, red wine vinegar was discovered when wine that had gone rancid). Sometimes when wine goes bad it’s obvious – from the colour changing to suddenly realising that your Pinot Gris has transitioned into a...
Grand Cru Wine Fridges is delighted to announce the addition of new clubs and associations to their exclusive Partner Offers program. Grand Cru are thrilled to extend this program to include Velocity Frequent Flyer, Melbourne Racing Club, RAC WA, NRMA, RAA and MyDanMurphy’s. Since its launch in August 2017, the...
If you’re looking to renovate or simply revamp your kitchen in 2019, it might be time to ditch traditional white appliances in favour a sleeker and more dramatic colour. Black kitchens recently took centre stage at Milan’s Biennial EuroCucina Fair – a design showcase that consistently predicts worldwide trends for...
Wine and chocolate are two of life’s greatest pleasures, especially when consumed on Valentine’s Day! This may not be as common a coupling as the classic wine and cheese combo, but wine and chocolate work together beautifully and make for the perfect evening treat. At Grand Cru, we have put...
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