Grand Crew

by Tom Crago

Jude is a 30-something sort-of musician made accidentally rich by a fortuitous business deal. Suddenly able to fund his obsession with wine and restaurants, he naturally embarks on a victory lap of Paris. While there, he is entrusted to open the Melbourne outpost of a beloved bistro and curate its perfect wine list. But is Australian wine enough? Is Jude enough? To find out he’ll stare down rollercoaster luck, his own demons and falling for his best friend – all while leaning on his Grand Crew of wine-loving comrades. A full-to-the-brim blend of love, tragedy, philosophy and adventure, Grand Crew is the ultimate (complicated) love letter to Australian wine.

288 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2022

Reviews

[Natalie M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wine, winning and wisdom.

Australian in flavour, internationally set this is a truly unique read. Jude’s story is original, his luck second to none and his humour entertaining. The protagonist in the novel finds himself opening a restaurant in Melbourne with wine as the focus of the menu. Well, everything in this read has some connection to wine.

A great audiobook (narrated by the author), some excellent wines recommendations and a satisfying story to carry it all along.

[Bianca · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book, so beautiful, unlike anything else. I highly recommend the audio book narrated by the author.

[Tilly Caddy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, like Starlins Wine Cellar meets Rom Com

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

This author must really love wine, a lot!!

[Rick Searing · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretentious dribble. I kept with it for a while but the wine name dropping is boring. If people like this exist, here's to never meeting them!

[Josephine Spawton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought I recognised the name! Really enjoyed the book Tom. Dad would have been so impressed with your wine 🍷 knowledge!