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Let’s say you have amassed an impressive wine collection that is fast outgrowing your current storage situation. Maybe you are in the market for a compact storage unit that can store your fledgling wine coll...

Decanting wine is no new concept – in fact, the Romans first caught onto the art of decanting as they let their wine sit for hours to enhance aromas and banish harsh tannins. This centuries-old practice is s...

As the temperature drops and we become more inclined to bundle up inside the warmth of our homes, it can be argued that there is nothing more comforting than a rich, meaty meal. Whether it be a hearty stew o...

Restaurants, cafes and bars are throwing their doors back open after a difficult past few months of lockdown. While the COVID-19 crisis has dealt the hospitality sector a cruel blow, the easing of restrictio...

Become a part of the Cru as founder and CEO Matthew Gerard explains our commitment to meeting your wine storage requirements.   The personalised journey starts with my wife and I building and coming up wi...

It’s no secret that some of us are paying more attention to our health and fitness than ever before. From clean eating to organic options, we are all look to swap out our favourite treats for a healthier alt...

Discover the innovative luxury of the Label View range with Grand Cru founder and CEO Matthew Gerard.   I think it’s a shame that when you’ve bought some really expensive wine – you might have bought some...

In the market for a wine fridge? Matthew Gerard, founder and CEO of Grand Cru, explains why the Wine Fridge Finder is perfect for you.   Wine storage should be simple but it often isn’t. You might have bo...

The ultimate home entertainer knows that it’s crucial to ensure that all your beverages are kept at the ideal temperature. From beers at a summer barbecue to Friday evening mocktails and easy afternoon drink...

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...

There should be no doubt in your mind that we are now well and truly entrenched in the season of celebration. Between the spectre of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, there’s also graduations, promotions, retire...

The days of warm wine and beer are over. Even the most accomplished of home entertainers can be presented with the same dilemma: how to serve a variety of drinks at their optimum temperature? One of your g...