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Top 5 Drinks to Kick off your Spring Racing Carnival

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 21, 2024

The Spring Racing Carnival is fast approaching, and there is no better way to celebrate a day at the races than with a refreshing beverage. Whether you enjoy watching the races or are simply just there for t...

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Wine 101: A Beginners Guide to Mastering Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 07, 2024

Welcome to the wonderful world of wine! Whether you're here out of curiosity or a budding interest, starting your wine journey is an exciting adventure. This guide is designed to help new wine enthusiasts gr...

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Springtime Sipping: The Guide to the Perfect Picnic

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 16, 2024

As the blossoms bloom and the weather warms, Spring invites us to indulge in one of its greatest pleasures—a picnic in the great outdoors. Whether in a park, by the beach, or in your own backyard, a well-pla...

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Gather Round with a Good Wine this Easter

By Matthew Gerard on Apr 03, 2023

Easter is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the season of renewal and new beginnings. And what better way to do so than with a glass of wine? Wine has always been known to bring pe...

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Wine Basics - The 5 S’s of Wine Tasting

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 06, 2022

It can be fun to attend wine tastings, visit wineries and vineyards, or to simply share a glass with a friend. But wine can be a confusing thing to begin learning about, particularly if you have not been aro...

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Wine Tasting Tips to Look Like a Pro

By Matthew Gerard on May 20, 2022

Wine tasting can be an amazing experience if you are interested in the wine making process, or you just want to enjoy some new flavours- but it can be intimidating to know exactly what to do! Appreciating th...

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Discover These 5 Boutique Vineyards in the Hunter Valley

By Matthew Gerard on May 13, 2022

The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most acclaimed wine regions and is home to many award winning and internationally recognised wineries. For those who have already explored some of the 2605 ...

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Beat the Winter Blues and Visit Australia's Top 3 Wine Regions

By Matthew Gerard on Mar 07, 2022

Australia is home to some of the world’s greatest vineyards and there is a cellar door waiting to be opened in every state. The Barossa Valley in South Australia, Yarra Valley in Victoria and Tamar Valley in...

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What Are Pét Nat Wines?

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 01, 2021

Have you heard of pét nat wines? These varieties have been a growing trend, as their fresh, fun and unique flavours are a summer favourite!  The name ‘pét nat wines’ is actually short for the French term 'p...

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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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It’s Time Win with Red. Check Out This Exclusive Range with Grand Cru Wine Concierge.

By Matthew Gerard on Sep 06, 2021

It does not matter whether you are an avid wine drinker sitting on your fourth wine fridge or are first time taste-tester that’s swimming out to the options on the wine horizon. You can never go wrong with r...

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Take Notes on These Top Australian Wines

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 26, 2021

If there’s one thing that Australia can provide, it’s a good wine. All over the country, you can find wineries with acres of grapevines adorning the gorgeous scenery of the state’s wine regions. These wineri...

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