Distillery

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…)

Options are always good except when it makes you wonder if you’re missing a new experience when you are at The Still House at Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa and you order your standard drink — a bourbon straight up.

A little information and background on Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa’s award-winning spirits can extend your options when ordering and knowing a few details can help enhance your experience. (more…)

From over 5,500 entries, 70 judges in a blind-tasting competition recently awarded Gervasi Spirits’ Pink Peppercorn Gin with a Double Gold Medal. This remarkable achievement underscores Gervasi’s brand dedication to excellence and innovation in the spirits industry.

Being awarded a gold medal is outstanding in any competition. The Double Gold Medal awarded by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) — the most influential and respected global spirits competition — is even more prestigious. (more…)