Our passion lies in connecting exceptional winemakers with those who truly appreciate their craft. We believe every bottle has a story to tell, from the soil it springs from, to the hands that guide it, to the moment it’s poured and shared. Our role is to make that journey from the winery to the glass as seamless, enjoyable, and meaningful as possible.
For the Cru, distribution isn’t just logistics, it’s about building relationships. We take pride in being a trusted and passionate partner to both our wineries and trade clients, ensuring that every collaboration feels personal and every placement purposeful.
Our purpose is to be a reliable and passionate partner, fostering strong relationships with both wineries and trade partners.
Whether it’s introducing a winemaker’s newest release to a bustling restaurant floor or ensuring a rare cuvée finds its way to a loyal collector, we treat each connection as an opportunity to honour the craftsmanship via seamless delivery.
We began by curating a diverse portfolio of wines from talented winemakers who share our commitment to quality and authenticity. Each producer we partner with is a specialist in their craft, creating wines that truly reflect their region and the character of their vineyards.
From there, we built a distribution-focused warehouse designed specifically for the demands of the wine trade. Our streamlined storage and picking systems are integrated with the Clarity Workflow, giving us full visibility from order to delivery, every bottle tracked from pick to pack, dispatch to receipt.
We believe it’s the small details that make the biggest difference. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering more than just wine, we’re delivering care, consistency, and the confidence that every order reflects the same passion that went into making the wine itself.
Justin Walters
With a career dedicated to the wine and spirit industry, Justin brings a wealth of experience to Clarity Cru. After co-founding Cuttings Wine Merchants NSW as part of Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants, Justin joins Clarity Cru with qualifications in Wine Marketing from the University of Adelaide, the German Wine Academy, and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET, London). His extensive background spans various roles in the Australian wine and hospitality industries, from hands-on winemaking experience and marketing to working on the floor in restaurants and fine wine stores. Justin brings an enhanced market approach to Clarity Cru, delivering standout artisan producers and their wines, focusing on sustainably certified, family-owned operations that represent regional benchmarks for their styles and varieties.
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Daniel Radford
Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the wine business, his passion for wine was cemented during his tenure at the Crow's Nest Hotel in Sydney. Daniel not only earned his WSET certification, he also has hands-on experience in the winery, having worked with vintages at Brokenwood Wines. While building his career managing hotels and fine wine stores, he fostered close relationships with a selection of premium Australian wineries. In 2010, Daniel co-founded Cuttings Wine Merchants NSW with colleague Justin Walters, venturing into business ownership in boutique wine distribution. Twelve successful years on and with a new inspiration, Daniel continues his commitment to exceptional wines and their unique stories as a Director of Clarity Cru, believing that each winery represented - big or small - has a compelling tale to share.
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Cal Archibald
A true industry veteran, boasting an impressive 24-year tenure in a Key Accounts sales role with renowned wine wholesaler, Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants. His expertise shines through as serviced the North Shore and Northern beach region, becoming the firm's first-ever Area Manager. Prior to this achievement, Cal honed his skills as part of the store team at Theo's Liquor Market Group in West Lindfield, a top-grossing liquor store in NSW during his time there. With a deep understanding of the trade, a network of strong client relationships, and extensive industry knowledge, Cal's is an invaluable asset to Clarity Cru.
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Daniel Dickson – Licensee
Daniel, a true North Sydney local, was born and raised in the community he serves. As Chairman of North Sydney Bears and with national businesses headquartered in Artarmon, he is connected to the area and committed to making a positive impact with his wife Debbie and two sons. With a strong entrepreneurship background, he collaborates with leading names to educate and innovate, turning dreams into reality. His Board role with the Bears has provided valuable insights into the club and hospitality segment. Daniel and the Clarity Cru team identify a growing demand in the NSW hospitality and licensed retail market for new wines, cutting-edge wine production knowledge, and unique taste experiences. Daniel and the Clarity Cru team share a combined vision for an evolving portfolio aims to cater to this demand. Daniel in his own dynamic style continues to redefine success in business and sport, while sharing his love for wine with the trade, industry and colleagues.
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Eugene Casey
A highly experienced hospitality and wine industry professional from Wexford, Ireland, with an outstanding reputation for service and reliability. Eugene has held significant roles at prestigious establishments, including Doyle's Restaurant Circular Quay and Restaurant Balzac Randwick, where he and the team earned Two 'Chef's Hats' SMH Good Food Awards. He later ventured into wine distribution, excelling as an Area Manager for InWine Distribution NSW, then further growing his position as Key Accounts-On Premise at Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants. Eugene's expertise extends to developing in-venue activations and promotions that exceed industry standards while providing wine training and staff development.
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