Whether you are looking to find a wine that really speaks your language or develop your knowledge through discovering something new, Grand Cru Wines’ exciting new Wine Concierge tool is simply a must try for anyone that has a passion for vino. Using Grand Cru’s exclusive matching system, the Wine...
Did you know the shape of your wine glass actually impacts the taste of the wine? This is because different wine glass shapes impact the density and positioning of wine vapours. Vapours are important for the taste of wine as they carry aromatic properties which largely determine the unique flavours...
Organic and biodynamic wine sales have experienced incredible growth in recent years, with sales increasing by a staggering 50% each year according to Wine Australia. If you’re wondering what is prompting this sudden increase in sales of organic wine, it is thanks to the rise of consumer consciousness of the...
Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region produces an incredible 25% of Australia’s premium wine range. The region is home to over 200 vineyards, each with distinct microclimates producing unique wines with distinct character. Margaret River wines are one of the most geographically isolated and uniquely produced wines across the globe,...
Check out the top three wineries in Mornington for your next weekend adventure. Are you wanting to get away and treat yourself with quality Australian wine? Look no further then Mornington Peninsula. Located just an hour away from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is well known for its Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and...
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...
