Discover everything there is to know about wine storage and appreciation with Grand Cru founder and CEO Matthew Gerard. The Grand Cru Wine Fridges website is the best place to start your wine fridge journey. We’ve got our full range of wine fridges from the small through to the...
Restaurants, cafes and bars are throwing their doors back open after a difficult past few months of lockdown. While the COVID-19 crisis has dealt the hospitality sector a cruel blow, the easing of restrictions allows us to head out and show our support for our country’s fine dining scene. While...
Become a part of the Cru as founder and CEO Matthew Gerard explains our commitment to meeting your wine storage requirements. The personalised journey starts with my wife and I building and coming up with the brand name. We’re not a corporate entity – we were and are a...
It’s no secret that some of us are paying more attention to our health and fitness than ever before. From clean eating to organic options, we are all look to swap out our favourite treats for a healthier alternative. However, that doesn’t mean we have to miss out – plenty...
Discover the innovative luxury of the Label View range with Grand Cru founder and CEO Matthew Gerard. I think it’s a shame that when you’ve bought some really expensive wine – you might have bought some Grange, you might have bought some 707 – the typical wine fridge layout...
It is the question on the minds of wine lovers and wannabe aficionados alike – just how much should you be spending on a bottle of wine to get the best value? We have all had our moments where we’ve poured our money into an expensive item, only for it...
In the market for a wine fridge? Matthew Gerard, founder and CEO of Grand Cru, explains why the Wine Fridge Finder is perfect for you. Wine storage should be simple but it often isn’t. You might have bought some wine at a winery recently or you might have bought...
Thermostats barely reaching double figures. Winter coats being pried out from the depths of our wardrobes. Resolving to never leave the house without our scarves or beanies. It must be a sign that winter is well and truly on its way. While many of us choose to rug up to...
Grand Cru Wine Fridges founder and CEO Matthew Gerard explains how the company’s name came to be and what it means. The name Grand Cru came about in quite a nice way – my wife and I were on the couch one night having a red wine and we were...
Wine is best enjoyed with other people, living up to its reputation of bringing people together. However, it is hard to appreciate wine with your fellow aficionados when the current coronavirus lockdown has placed us under strict isolation protocols. While you may not be able to meet up with other...
Find out how Grand Cru stemmed from a lifelong love of wine from founder and CEO Matthew Gerard. Like probably a lot of teenagers, I shifted from beer to wine early in my life and I started to appreciate it. I felt that two things were apparent: one,...
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...
Australia’s viticulture industry has suffered a number of unprecedented blows so far this year, resulting in many beloved wineries and producers facing huge challenges to keep their vineyards going. The bushfire crisis over the summer hit many wineries hard, with some losing virtually everything while scores of winemakers face the...
When we think of temperature and environment control in different industries, our minds tend to wander to the field of hospitality. However, it’s not just the food and beverage industry that holds a stringent set of requirements and responsibilities when it comes to temperature and environment control. The healthcare industry...
It’s the word on everyone’s lips, the front pages of every newspaper and the top trending topic on social media. There is no doubt that the world is well and truly in the grip of coronavirus and we are not immune here in Australia – just look at our...
In a world where there are so many wine storage options, it can be difficult to distinguish which advanced features your wine collection actually needs for maximum protection and preservation. While some features are there purely as a selling point, there are other elements that are actually designed to...
The world is in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, resulting in mass contagion and serious illness in virtually every corner of the globe. While the pandemic may only be a couple of months old, the effects of coronavirus are predicted to be felt for the bulk of the year....
While many of us enjoy a regular drop of wine, it isn’t always painted as the healthiest of beverages. The benefits and risks of wine have been studied extensively, with the bulk of research concluding that moderate consumption of certain types of wines can have a positive effect upon our...
