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Cru Wine
Making fine wine collecting transparent, effortless and accessible to all
About Cru Wine
Fine wine buying, collecting and investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Cru Wine was established with the vision to cultivate and enrich the fine wine buying, collecting and drinking experience. In the last ten years we’ve expanded to include a team of sommeliers, engineers, financial advisors and more, to build a platform where we wish to pass on our vast knowledge to our clients. Using our team’s expertise, alongside our state-of-the-art-technology we have since created a community where fine wine collecting is transparent, effortless and available to all.
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Products & Services
Cru Wine released Château Batailley 2024, a classic expression of Pauillac with a blend led by 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
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Products & Services
Cru Wine notes that Warre’s 1994 Vintage Port displays the house’s characteristic floral style alongside red fruit, eucalyptus and soft mint with generous fruit, tobacco and tea notes and polished tannins.
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Products & Services
Cru Wine notes that Dow’s 1994 Vintage Port shows focused fruit and liquorice on the nose with muscular palate supported by peppery tannins and structure.
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Presence & Recognition
Cru Wine is hosting a September Wine Tasting Evening at The Caledonian Club, Belgravia on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, with 30 tickets remaining.
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Products & Services
Cru Wine released Talenti Piero 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, a single-vineyard example of 100% Sangiovese from a vineyard at 410 metres above sea level in Montalcino.
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Technology & Infrastructure
Cru Wine is investing in technology, data, and AI to improve efficiency and strengthen the customer experience.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Cru Wine plans to expand further into the on-trade and direct allocation markets and continue developing its presence in key regions including Burgundy and Italy.
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Products & Services
Cru Wine is preparing to relaunch its website this month with a greater focus on the collector’s experience and buying journey.
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People
Cru Wine appointed Andrea Marino as Managing Director, following the transition of founder Gregory Swartberg to Chairman.
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People
Cru Wine stepped down from the board after four years as Chairman, with Philip Yates stepping down.
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People
Cru Wine appointed Andrea Marino as Managing Director, taking the business day to day from the Mayfair headquarters.
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People
Cru Wine appointed Andrea Marino as Managing Director.
Reported by Gregory Swartberg