Distillery

With the ongoing celebration of Gervasi Vineyard’s 15th anniversary, the favorite destination resort and spa has introduced two new bourbons to their spirits line.

The newest bourbons, Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the Single Barrel Bourbon, are aged four to five years and then filtered and prepared for bottling. The Straight Bourbon whiskey is proofed to 94 or 47% alcohol and bottled. The Single Barrel Cask Strength is left at barrel proof, typically between 114 and 119 for us, and bottled. (more…)

With thousands of entries from around the world at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition in early October, Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa won “Best of Class” for its Pink Peppercorn Gin.

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the largest and most influential spirits competitions in the world. It attracts entries from global spirits distillers. This year’s competition included a record number of entrants, making the accolade for Gervasi Spirits even more remarkable. (more…)

The world of liqueurs has been described as “tantalizing” and “where flavors come alive”. October 16 is designated this year as National Liqueur Day which is a good day to try a liqueur in a cocktail or served neat at Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa (GV).

Liqueurs (sometimes called cordials) differ from liquor because of the higher sugar content and the flavors infused in the liqueurs. Plus, liqueurs are most often consumed after dinner or as part of a dessert. (more…)

While some people like their martinis shaken instead of stirred, others prefer gently stirring the martini instead of shaking. Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa (GV) makes their martinis any way the customers want, starting with using their award-winning GS Small Batch Vodka.

“In line with everything that Gervasi does, we go the extra mile with all our products and services,” said head distiller Shae Pridemore. “Sourcing the highest quality ingredients comes first, and when we purchase them, we buy them whole instead of pre-ground or crushed. Then we freshly grind all the ingredients on the morning of distillation to preserve the flavor and aromas. We try and keep our ingredients as local as possible – we have a great representation of what our local region has to offer.” (more…)

How often have you thought about making your favorite Gervasi cocktails at home for your guests? Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa (GV) offers award-winning spirits to help get you started as a hobbyist bartender or mixologist.

Using a few suggestions that follow and trying one of the GV’s cocktail kits, you will quickly learn how to serve amazing cocktails to your friends all summer long.

Some experts recommend starting with the basics such as making martinis, Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, or by mixing up a seasonal Sangria. (more…)