
THE GRAND CRU STORY BEGINS IN 1974
Vincenzo Salpietro Snr and his son, Charlie, established the very first Grand Cru store in 1974. They transformed the then grocery/beer store into a fully-fledged liquor retail outlet. Charlie guided and expanded the business through the 80’s and 90’s, really cementing a reputation for great service.
Vince, the third generation, literally grew up in the business. But he only officially joined Grand Cru Wineshop in the late 90’s. Vince quickly set about cataloguing the family’s extensive collections of wine, Champagne and fortified wine.