G'Vine Floraison Gin
G'Vine Floraison Gin is a 40% ABV (80 proof) French gin distilled in the Cognac region by Maison Villevert from Ugni Blanc grapes rather than grain — and flavored with the rare vine flower, hand-picked during the brief mid-June floraison window before the blossoms turn into berries. Ten botanicals — vine flower, juniper, coriander, cubeb berries, nutmeg, lime, ginger root, liquorice, green cardamom and cassia bark — are distilled in the small copper pot still "Lily Fleur" and married with the grape spirit for a softer, rounder, more floral gin than any London-style counterpart. A 750mL bottle. Order French gin online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base spirit: Ugni Blanc grapes (not grain)
- Key botanicals: Vine flower, juniper, green cardamom, ginger, lime
- Origin: Cognac region, France — Maison Villevert
Flowers Before Berries
The vine flower only blooms for about a week before becoming fruit, and G'Vine harvests it in that window — which is why Floraison tastes like no other gin: fragrant grape notes ride up front, balanced by sweet florals, bright citrus and a warm breath of cardamom and ginger, with juniper sitting politely in the background. The grape base gives it a silky, rounded mouthfeel that grain gins can't imitate. Browse more G'Vine spirits and the gin collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet and floral — prominent grape, citrus and green cardamom. Palate: grapes run the show with fresh botanicals, high citric and ginger notes, pleasant grape sweetness and soft juniper. Finish: very clean, with herbal, grassy notes and a slight mineral taste. (Consensus of reputable reviews.)
How to Enjoy
Built for a G&T in a long-stem balloon glass with plenty of ice and a lime or grapefruit twist — warm-weather garnishes flatter it; cool-weather drinkers can reach for cinnamon, grape or ginger. Smooth enough to sip neat over ice, and it makes an unusually silky Martini.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes G'Vine different from other gins? It's distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes instead of grain and flavored with the rare vine flower — giving it a softer, rounder, more floral character than London-style gins.
Is G'Vine Floraison a dry gin? No — the grape spirit and vine flower make it noticeably smoother and more floral; reviewers describe it as fresh, smooth and rounded.
What does "Floraison" mean? French for flowering — the brief June window when vine blossoms are hand-picked before they become berries.
A gin that drinks like a vineyard in bloom — order G'Vine Floraison online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.