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...
When browsing the aisles of our local bottle shop looking for our next bottle of wine, we often purchase with one goal in mind – to drink that bottle as soon as the appropriate occasion arises. However, not all wine lovers are shopping around for instant drinkability. The process of...
New Zealand may be seen as our smaller sibling, but that does not mean that our friends across the ditch go unnoticed. In fact, our Kiwi counterparts are well-known for a number of things – think manuka honey, sheep, rugby, stunning scenery, action sports, Lord of The Rings and their...
Are you the first person in your friendship or family group to offer to host Christmas, Easter, birthday parties, family gatherings, spontaneous catch ups…you name it? Have you spent your iso planning your next dinner party, pouring over every detail from wine and food pairings to the perfect assemblage of...
Many of us are happy to flit between red and white wine, but there are just as many wine lovers and occasional appreciators out there who firmly stick to one type of wine. It seems that those who have a preference for red or white actually differ in more ways...
Decanting wine is no new concept – in fact, the Romans first caught onto the art of decanting as they let their wine sit for hours to enhance aromas and banish harsh tannins. This centuries-old practice is still widely used today, albeit with more innovative touches, to elevate the taste...
If you want to elevate your favourite wines from good to great, look no further than Plumm’s premium range of glassware. Melburnian born and bred, Plumm is Australia’s first glassware brand to produce quality glasses for specific wine styles. This world leader in glassware has a range of options that...
Gone are the days of simply selecting a bottle off the rack, and draping it in ribbon to gift to the wine lover in your life. Today, you can personalise your wine – everything from the label and the bottle, to the actual tipple itself. This has opened up a...
Whether you are a wine connoisseur or have just delved into the world of wine appreciation, there is no doubt that the wine accessory market can be overwhelming. What products will actually enhance your wine enjoyment experience, and which ones are simply marketing ploys? If you are in the game...
Hi, I’m Matthew Gerard from Grand Cru, Australia’s leading provider of wine enjoyment solutions. As the year and decade draws to a close, new opportunities for appreciation and innovation are emerging in the world of wine. The millennial market is driving significant change in the viticulture industry, and an increased...
It’s time to make dinner. You open up one of your old trusty cookbooks, stained with food splatters and the remnants of floury fingers, hoping to find a recipe that will tickle your fancy enough to make it onto your dinner plate. That seafood linguine sure looks good…well, it did...
Being able to recognise and accurately explain the odours and flavours you encounter when tasting wine is a skill well worth having. It can take time to prime your palate, especially when you aren’t sure how to identify exactly what you are smelling or tasting. To accurately portray the 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....
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...
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...
