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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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The Exciting New Tool for Finding Your Perfect Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 27, 2021

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...

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How to Choose the Right Wine Glass

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 20, 2021

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 t...

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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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Wineries of Western Australia's Margaret River

By Matthew Gerard on Aug 02, 2021

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 ...

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Must see wineries in Mornington Peninsula

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 26, 2021

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. Locate...

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That’s Plumm: Introducing Australia’s Leading Glassware Brand

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 17, 2020

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...

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What’s Your Flavour? The Rise Of Customised Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 27, 2020

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, ...

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Discover The Ultimate In Wine Enjoyment Accessories

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 24, 2020

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...

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Matthew Gerard’s Wine Trends for 2020

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 22, 2020

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...

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Become a MasterChef With Our Best Cooking Wines Guide

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 13, 2020

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 o...

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Improve Your Wine Tasting Skills With Our Aroma Identification Guide

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 10, 2020

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...

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