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We Are More Than Just a Wine Fridge Company. Here is Why Grand Cru is Your Supplier of Choice.

By Matthew Gerard on Apr 18, 2022

Grand Cru not only offers exceptional products, but we also provide incomparable customer service that leaves customers wanting more according to you.    Connect with the Founder Grand Cru founder, Mathew, ...

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How to Find Your Perfect Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 15, 2021

Whether you prefer a zesty and fresh white or a dark and spicy red, Grand Cru’s exclusive matching system, the WINE FINDER, will introduce you to the wines that best reflect your palate.   Here at Grand Cru...

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5 Luxury Wines Worth The Splurge

By Matthew Gerard on May 20, 2021

Whether you are looking to toast a special occasion or build out the profile of your wine collection, there is always a case for splurging on a truly luxury bottle of wine.  Having a premium wine in your col...

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You Had Me At Merlot

By Matthew Gerard on Apr 21, 2021

Whether you are a red wine drinker or just a general wine lover, you no doubt have a soft spot for the medium bodied, ruby red wonder that is Merlot. Like you, the team at Grand Cru is a loyal fan of this po...

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Is Non-Alcoholic Wine a Winner?

By Matthew Gerard on Mar 19, 2021

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 bottl...

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An Explainer of the Australian Wine Tariff Saga

By Matthew Gerard on Mar 10, 2021

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 restrictio...

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What’s in my Wine? Decoding Your Wine’s Funkier Flavours

By Matthew Gerard on Mar 01, 2021

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 fo...

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These Are Our Must Visit Wineries For Summer

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 22, 2021

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 ...

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From Grape to the Bottle

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 15, 2021

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 r...

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Get Ahead Of The Curve With Our New Wine Fridge Design

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 08, 2021

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 t...

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Let’s Bust These Common Wine Myths

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 02, 2021

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 p...

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3 Wine Accessories You Actually Need

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 27, 2021

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 w...

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