Heat is often regarded as the greatest threat to the integrity and quality of your wine collection. While it is certainly true that great care must be taken to ensure your wine is protected and preserved when the temperature rises, there is also a case for keeping an eye on...
Every wine lover knows that the right gadget or accessory can make a profound difference to the taste and texture of your wine. While wine can be ready to drink as it is from the bottle, many wines can be improved to their optimal potential with the help of an...
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 for the fact you never know what you’ll get in...
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 the summer of 2020-2021 reaching its twilight, few of you would disagree...
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 requiring very little human intervention into a billion-dollar industry featuring cutting edge technology....
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 popular wine myths. Wine gets better with age SOMETIMES: Admit it –...
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 wine enjoyment experience. While many of these accessories can without a doubt enhance our appreciation of our wine collection, many...
While scanning the shelves of your local bottle shop, you are no doubt thinking about grabbing a bottle of an old favourite wine, or perhaps sampling something new. As you stand there choosing between two bottles, trying to decide whether the eye-catching design on one label outweighs the band of...
If there is one thing wine buffs cannot agree on, it is rosé. Many a wine connoisseur has been reluctant to embrace this blush-hued blend, with many failing to see past rosé’s reputation as a wine for quaffing. As one of the favourite tipples of young, female drinkers and its...
To many of us, summer is a time best spent unwinding with family and friends over a great holiday and some good wine. Truly capturing that holiday vibe can be achieved with Grand Cru’s range of wine appreciation and enjoyment accessories. From wine fridges and glassware to useful gadgets, we...
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...
After a tumultuous 2020, there is no better excuse than to wind down and welcome in the festive season with a luxury hamper. If you are looking for a hamper with an edge, our new Grand Cru hampers, created in collaboration with Eureka 89, are the perfect way to elevate...
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...
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...
Lockdowns and travel restrictions created in response to COVID-19 mean we have all spent the majority of the year within the four walls of our homes. Many of us have taken this time to renovate, redesign or redecorate, lockdown in its various forms present the perfect opportunity to indulge your...
If there is one title you will happily claim with pride, it is that of the DIY guru. From home renovations to small restoration projects around the house, nothing is beyond your reach when it comes to DIY improvement. You always have a power tool and paint swatch nearby, ready...
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...
