The days of warm wine and beer are over. Even the most accomplished of home entertainers can be presented with the same dilemma: how to serve a variety of drinks at their optimum temperature? One of your guests may ask for a Champagne, while another may request a Merlot. Then,...
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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK WHEN IT COMES TO WINEMAKING
Forget the Netflix series – it’s all about the amber hued wines finding their way into your glass. When we think of wine, we often only see it as red, white or the blush colour characteristic of rosé. But what about the stunning amber hued blends that are increasingly making...
SEEING RED WITH THE HEALTHIEST TYPE OF WINE
There’s no doubt that wine is good for the soul, but it could also have benefits for your health. There is nothing like settling down with a glass of your favourite Pinot Noir after a long day at the office, unwinding with your feet up as you savour every sip....
BACK TO NATURE: is organic wine about to take off?
Winemakers are going back to their roots with biodynamic wines. In a time of increased environmental consciousness, biodynamic winemaking has gained steady interest in the Australian viticulture industry. With sustainable practices and minimal use of synthetic chemicals characterising this winemaking method, there is plenty to like about the emerging crop...
Aging Well Together: The Perfect Wine and Cheese Combinations
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...
Sipping in Style: Why Using Proper Wine Glasses Matter
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...
Get Ready For Some Berry Good Wine Pairings
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...
Have a Grape Time in Our Favourite Australian Wine Regions
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...
Name a More Iconic Duo
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...
Wine And Dine: Matching Your Drink to Your Occasion
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....
From Cork to Canvas: Our Top Destinations for Wine Art
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...
Bottles Up! Grape Times Ahead on Melbourne’s Best Wine Tours
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,...
Aging Like a Fine Wine: The Best Vintage Wines to Add to Your Collection
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...
Don’t Make a Pour Decision With These Essential Wine Etiquette Tips
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...
An Unexpectedly Perfect Pairing
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...
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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...
How to Tell if Your Wine Has Gone Bad
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 New Partner Announcement
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...
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