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Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s Pyrenees region is Dogrock Winery, a small yet mighty producer of some of the country’s most revered sustainably produced wines.  With a 5-red star Halliday rating and Cert...

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...

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, ther...

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 ...

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 hone...

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 n...

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 pref...

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 s...

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 qualit...

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, ...

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...

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...