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What Makes a Boutique Winery?

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 03, 2022

Have you ever wondered what makes a boutique winery ‘boutique’? By definition, boutique wineries are a winery that produces less than 10,000 cases annually - but this definition does not necessarily capture...

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Australia's Highest Wine Region

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 22, 2021

The New England region of NSW is home to the highest elevated wine region of Australia, which makes it a producer of delicious cool climate wine varieties. Located a six-hours drive north of Sydney, Black Mo...

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What Are Orange Wines?

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 15, 2021

Orange wines, otherwise known as Amber wines, are becoming increasingly popular as a truly unique wine! Orange/Amber wines are named after its bright, warm, orange colour - not because they are made from ora...

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Chardonnay - The Perfect Wine for Winter!

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 08, 2021

Make white wine your new winter choice! Whilst red varieties are a typical winter choice, white wines, for example Chardonnay, can be the perfect choice to warm you this winter.  Chardonnay wines come in fu...

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How to Find Your Perfect Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 15, 2021

Whether you prefer a zesty and fresh white or a dark and spicy red, Grand Cru’s exclusive matching system, the WINE FINDER, will introduce you to the wines that best reflect your palate.   Here at Grand Cru...

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The Rising Popularity of Organic Wine, and Why You Should Try It!

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 08, 2021

Organic wine may just be better for your health and the environment.   It is no surprise that the organic food and drinks industry has expanded substantially over the years. With sales growing at an immense ...

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The 3 Tips to Remember When Choosing Wine to Cellar

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 01, 2021

Whether you drink your wine young or prefer to let it age, a climate-controlled environment is essential to protect your wine from spoiling.   1.Component balance The most integral factor when choosing a win...

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Five Beautiful Wineries in the Picturesque Yarra Valley Wine Region

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 25, 2021

With the weather warming up, why not take a trip to Victoria’s stunning Yarra Valley wine region?   The Yarra Valley is home to some of the finest and most renowned wineries in Victoria. Only an hour East of...

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Calling All Hospitality Owners! Mixologiq: The Cocktail Machine Designed to Simplify Your Business

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 11, 2021

All restaurants and bars need to have this! Mixologiq is a programable bartender designed to make cocktails in as little as fifteen seconds. This cocktail machine offers innovative functionalities – measurin...

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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 04, 2021

Growing your collection of fine wine is a process that may take years of searching and tasting to perfect – but are you allowing your bottles to reach their complete potential?   Although you may have been e...

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Looking for a wine fridge? Grand Cru is home to the largest range and best-looking fridges in Australia

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 13, 2021

For lovers of vino everywhere, from the enthusiast through to the sommelier, a wine fridge has become somewhat of an essential item in terms of style, luxury, and convenience in any home. Currently the faste...

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Why is Organic Wine So Popular?

By Matthew Gerard on Aug 23, 2021

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 th...

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