G-Vine: Gin Distilled From a Grape Spirit
Flavored with the Vine Flower

G’Vine, a new premium gin, is being introduced to the U.S. market by EuroWineGate, a distiller based in Cognac, France. Unlike traditional gins made from grain and flavored with the juniper berry, G’Vine is distilled from a grape spirit and flavored with the vine flower. It was designed by Sebastien Robicquet, founder and master distiller of EuroWineGate, to bridge the gap to flavored spirits, particularly flavored vodkas.

“We have combined the best of fine French craftsmanship with innovative distillation techniques to create G’Vine,” says Robicquet. “As consumers seek more flavor choices and more trade-up opportunities, the time is right to introduce a soft, mixable ultra-premium gin. G’Vine, with its combination of pure grape neutral spirit, whole-fruit botanicals and infusion of vine flowers, reflects the same value offerings driving the vodka segment today.”

The base for the G’Vine infusion is the rare green grape flower, which lasts just two weeks after blossoming in June. The flower is handpicked and macerated in the Ugni Blanc grape spirit grown in the Cognac region. Then the neutral grape spirit, which is smoother than the traditional grain spirit, is distilled in small batches with a combination of nine aromatic botanicals: ginger root, liquorice, green cardamom, cassia bark, coriander, juniper berries, cubeb berries, nutmeg and lime. The resulting mixture is copper-pot distilled.

“I love the complex, delicate taste profile of G’Vine,” says mixologist Junior Merino, winner of the 2006 International Bar Show Cocktail Competition. “Because G’Vine is such a fresh, multi-textured expression of gin, a little fresh fruit and a light touch are all I need to create a delicious cocktail.”

Founded in 2001 in Cognac, by Robicquet and fellow-distiller and -oenologist Bruno de Reilhac, EuroWineGate also created with Diageo, Ciroc, the world’s first vodka made exclusively from grapes. In the US, EuroWineGate also distributes a portfolio of wines characterized by their strong identities, unique personalities and full bodied structure.

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G-Spot

1 ½ oz. G’Vine
1 oz. sour mix
½ oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. chambord

Shake and serve in a martini glass
Garnish with lime wedge

G-Vine Cosmo

2 oz. G’Vine
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Cranberry juice
½ oz. Fresh lime juice

Shake and serve in a martini glass
Garnish with orange zest/twist

G-Man

2oz G’Vine
Squeeze of Lemon
Dash of simple syrup
Dash of angostura bitters

Serve on the rocks in a low tumbler glass
Garnish with a twist of lemon

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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