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STOP! Read This Before Opening an Expensive Bottle of Red Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 28, 2017

You just got a promotion, your best friend just got engaged, or your significant other came home with a beautiful steak begging to be paired with a luxurious red wine and you reach for that 2006 Cabernet Sau...

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10 wonderful reasons why wine can be good for you

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 26, 2017

If you love a small glass of wine with your dinner after a hard day’s work, then this will be music to your ears. Not only does a glass or two taste rather good, it's remarkably healthy, too, protecting agai...

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Wines to Warm You up This Winter

By Matthew Gerard on Jul 19, 2017

Winter has certainly arrived on Australia’s doorstep, and Mother Nature is swiftly turning up the chill factor. Rather than moping about waiting for that lusted summer sun to reappear, why not celebrate the ...

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Top 6 Tips on Drinking Wine Like A Pro

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 20, 2017

Buying a decent bottle is key, but improper serving and storage techniques can turn that ripper Bordeaux into money down the drain. For an optimal tasting experience, heed these Top 6 tips. Temperature Servi...

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5 Tasty Wine Cocktails to Try

By Matthew Gerard on Mar 16, 2017

Feel like getting a bit creative with your wine collection? Check out these fab wine-based cocktail recipes and impress your guests the next time you throw a dinner party. The Stargazer: A soft and sweet sum...

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Wine Storage - Some Helpful Advice

By Matthew Gerard on Feb 22, 2017

Have you bought some nice wine that you are planning keep for a special occasion or maybe you wish to start your own wine collection. What are the best tips for successfully storing your wine? Firstly, it’s...

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Why you should buy a Wine Fridge!

By Matthew Gerard on Jan 19, 2017

It's a hot summer night and you're out on the back verandah. You have some prawns and a whole snapper sizzling away on the barbie, and a freshly chopped salad just waiting to be tossed. The only thing you ne...

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Outdoor Living Trends 2017

By Marty Friedel on Jan 12, 2017

If your idea of the great outdoors is to cuddle up with a cold beer while the barbie comes up to speed, you’re certainly in good company. Today, more Australians than ever are taking advantage of backyard ou...

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Varietal serving recommendations

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 06, 2016

Pocket Guide to Varietal Serving Recommendations Use this handy pocket guide to ensure you drink your favourite wines at their optimal serving temperature.

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Wine Storage 101

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 02, 2015

Read the article Home Beautiful article all about wine storage that features the Grand Cru 46D.

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Grand Cru Launches 640 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge

By Matthew Gerard on Jun 29, 2015

Home Icon, a leading Australian wine fridge importer and distributor is pleased to announce the launch of the Grand Cru 640 wine fridge to its already extensive product line up. The first of its kind in thi...

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Choice Magazine Wine Fridge Review

By Matthew Gerard on May 03, 2014

3rd Place Overall Score in the Choice Wine Fridge Review August 2014 for the Grand Cru 40 Bottle Wine Fridge. Download the review here.

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