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Video: Grand Cru 166

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 12, 2018

A 166 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge for Convenient Home Cellaring.’   Looking for a quality but affordable wine storage solution? Look no further than the Grand Cru 166 bottle dual zone wine fridge. Perfect ...

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The Benefits of Temperature Controlled Wine Storage

By Matthew Gerard on Aug 08, 2018

If you love wine as much as I do, you’ll appreciate how important proper storage is. For any wine collector, the day a beautiful bottle of red turns brown or tastes like paint thinner, is a sad day indeed. I...

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The Top 5 Wines For Springtime

By Matthew Gerard on Aug 02, 2018

Spring is right around the corner, and with the change in seasons comes the change in wine, and there are certain wines that go better with the weather and with the seasonal events of that time of the year. ...

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Coravin vs Corkscrew: A Battle Between Preservation & Freedom

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 11, 2018

If you’ve ever opened up a bottle of wine, then you’re already well acquainted with #thestruggle. Everything from how much you’ll drink, and deciding between red or white, to how you’re going to do your very...

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Warm Winter Wonders with Wine Pairings

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 05, 2018

At this time of year nothing beats a slow cooked ragu or a delicious spicy curry to warm you up on a cold winters night. Whether you prefer something classic, like a saucy bolognese pasta bake, or something ...

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4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Wine Fridge

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 27, 2018

So, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and invest in that highly-esteemed wine fridge like a true connoisseur. Good for you. However, before settling on the first wine fridge to land on your radar, it...

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9 Mistakes We All Make When Buying Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 20, 2018

There are many moments in life that make our hearts sink. One of the worst is surely coming home from a wine shop with a disappointing bottle. One of the problems with wine is that it is sometimes inherently...

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Meet the All Blacks

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 08, 2018

It's official: black is back as a major kitchen design trend in 2018. Therefore, at Grand Cru we've put together a range of ‘All Black’ wine fridges that will inspire and delight you. Whether you're looking ...

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Hit or myth? The seven rules of wine

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 01, 2018

The rituals surrounding the drinking of wine long been the preserve of those in the know, who can make friends and influence people by demonstrating their understanding of complicated flavour notes, the need...

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What's the best way to wash and dry wine glasses?

By Matthew Gerard on May 30, 2018

It's after midnight. The Champagne, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has disappeared, along with the dinner guests who had to get back to the babysitter/back on Tinder/back on the wagon. There were only six of them...

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The Perfect Match: Food and Wine Pairings

By Matthew Gerard on May 24, 2018

If you are an avid chef, or perhaps a passionate wine connoisseur, it is imperative to know which wines match certain types of food. When appropriately matched, the right wine and food combination can elevat...

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How to choose the right wine fridge

By Matthew Gerard on May 04, 2018

Buying a wine fridge is a relatively large investment, and you need to get it right the first time. A small amount of time spent doing your homework first will be well rewarded. To assist selecting the wine ...

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