St. George Terroir Gin is a profoundly lush and aromatic gin with a real sense of place, St. George Spirits' ode to the wild beauty of California, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Made in Alameda, it conveys what St. George loves about the monumental groves of trees, moist and misty glens and sun-baked chaparral of its favorite California landscapes. Distiller Lance Winters has a passion for exploring place and memory through distillation, and the aromas of the coastal forests on Mount Tamalpais are what inspired him to start making gin in the first place.
The Douglas fir comes from a forest in Mendocino, harvested seasonally to help with fire abatement. Fir and coastal sage are distilled separately on a small still to minimize the impact of seasonal variation, while fresh California bay laurel leaves and juniper are vapor-infused. The other botanicals, including coriander seeds that are wok-roasted, go right in the pot of the main still.
Terroir is a forest in your glass, with ultra-woodsy notes of Douglas fir and California bay laurel, coastal sage and a hint of citrus, balanced by earthy roots and crisp juniper. Sip it and be transported.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Douglas fir, bay laurel, coastal sage.
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Palate: Woodsy, earthy, crisp juniper.
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Finish: Fresh, with a hint of citrus.
Specifications
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Distillery: St. George Spirits, Alameda, California
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Style: Forest-driven gin
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Key botanicals: Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage, juniper, wok-roasted coriander
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Process: Fir and sage distilled separately; bay laurel and juniper vapor-infused
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
It delivers hints of pine and sage that give a simple Gin and Tonic a new world of flavor; mix it into an ice-cold Martini with dry vermouth and you'll never look back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Terroir different?
Douglas fir, California bay laurel and coastal sage give it a forest-driven character.
Where does the fir come from?
A forest in Mendocino, harvested seasonally to help with fire abatement.
How should I drink it?
In a Gin and Tonic or an ice-cold dry Martini.
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