Every wine lover knows that the right gadget or accessory can make a profound difference to the taste and texture of your wine. While wine can be ready to drink as it is from the bottle, many wines can be improved to their optimal potential with the help of an...
We don’t know who came up with the phrase ‘you never stop learning’, but we can agree that it’s relevant when it comes to wine. From alternative varietals and winemaking processes to regions and terroir, it is fair to say that there is always something else to learn about the...
When it comes to South Australian red wines, many of us fail to look past the big, bold reds of the Barossa or McLaren Vale. However, doing so is to ignore Coonawarra, a picturesque pocket nestled near the South Australian and Victorian borders that produces some of the finest...
Heineken did it, but can the wine industry pull it off? It turns out yes it can when it comes to non-alcoholic offerings. While wine lovers far and wide may be unsettled by the news of no alcohol in a bottle of wine, the non-alcoholic trend has taken off in...
China’s sudden slapping of tariffs on Australian wine exports first hit the news in November 2020, causing widespread devastation across our viticulture industry. After over three months’ of trade restrictions, the true impact of the tariffs on the Australian wine industry has become evident thanks to statistics released by Wine...
Why do you love wine? Is it the juicy ripeness found in a good glass that has you hooked? Is it the socialising aspect that comes with it? Does the alcoholic component pique your love, or do you relish it for the fact you never know what you’ll get in...
There are few things better in life than spending a warm summer’s day in the rolling hills that surround your favourite winery among fine food, fine company and a glass of even finer wine in your hand. With the summer of 2020-2021 reaching its twilight, few of you would disagree...
It’s the process that provides us all with the joyous beverage that is wine, but how do our favourite drops come to be? The winemaking process has been around for thousands of years, evolving from a method requiring very little human intervention into a billion-dollar industry featuring cutting edge technology....
Not all wine fridges are made equal. Some may offer us unbeatable storage for our wine collection but lapse when it comes to style and sophistication; others may be aesthetically pleasing but fail to match the needs of our wine collection. At Grand Cru, we strongly believe that while your...
While many of us think we know our wine, there are some quirky beliefs that we just can’t shake. From great wine having great ‘legs’ to preserving sparkling wine fizz with a metal spoon, let’s debunk these popular wine myths. Wine gets better with age SOMETIMES: Admit it –...
Decanters, aerators, stoppers, openers, glasses, racks, fridges, cellars…you name it, it’s probably a wine accessory. The market is awash with various different tools and gadgets that proclaim to boost our wine enjoyment experience. While many of these accessories can without a doubt enhance our appreciation of our wine collection, many...
While scanning the shelves of your local bottle shop, you are no doubt thinking about grabbing a bottle of an old favourite wine, or perhaps sampling something new. As you stand there choosing between two bottles, trying to decide whether the eye-catching design on one label outweighs the band of...
If there is one thing wine buffs cannot agree on, it is rosé. Many a wine connoisseur has been reluctant to embrace this blush-hued blend, with many failing to see past rosé’s reputation as a wine for quaffing. As one of the favourite tipples of young, female drinkers and its...
To many of us, summer is a time best spent unwinding with family and friends over a great holiday and some good wine. Truly capturing that holiday vibe can be achieved with Grand Cru’s range of wine appreciation and enjoyment accessories. From wine fridges and glassware to useful gadgets, we...
As summer quickly draws closer and we all start preparing to say goodbye to a year filled with many obstacles, there is no better way to celebrate than drinks with friends and family. During the winter, there’s nothing better than ending the night under a blanket with a glass of...
Lights are being hung, trees are being decorated, the aromas of mince pies and shortbread are filling our kitchens and ‘All I Want For Christmas’ is being played at every second department store. The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and, in a year that has been like no...
After a tumultuous 2020, there is no better excuse than to wind down and welcome in the festive season with a luxury hamper. If you are looking for a hamper with an edge, our new Grand Cru hampers, created in collaboration with Eureka 89, are the perfect way to elevate...
As we settle deeper into the current coronavirus lockdown, many of us are taking great joy in finally getting the chance to sample our wine collections. While there is nothing better than a glass of your favourite full-bodied red, just how good is it for your health in a time...
