G'Vine Nouaison Gin occupies an interesting space in the flavoured gin category. At 45% ABV, it sits comfortably above the minimum strength threshold, which tells me the team behind this bottle wanted presence and backbone — not just a light, easy-drinking spirit dressed up with botanicals.
Style & Character
The name Nouaison refers to the stage in the grape vine's lifecycle when small green fruit first appears after flowering. That's a deliberate nod to the grape-based spirit at its core, and it sets G'Vine apart from the grain-neutral crowd immediately. Where many flavoured gins lean on sweetness or novelty, Nouaison appears built around a more structured, vine-driven foundation. It's the kind of approach I associate with producers who want their base spirit to do real work in the final blend, not just act as a blank canvas.
What to Expect
At this price point — around £35.75 — you're in competitive territory. Flavoured gins need to justify themselves against excellent London Drys and contemporary styles at the same level. G'Vine Nouaison earns its place by offering something genuinely different: a grape-spirit softness that you simply won't find in a wheat or barley-based gin. That distinction alone makes it worth exploring.
Best Served
I'd reach for this in a French 75 riff — the grape-spirit base should harmonise beautifully with champagne. Alternatively, try it long with a premium tonic, a twist of green grape, and a sprig of fresh thyme. If you're feeling adventurous, sub it into a White Lady and let that vine character play against the citrus.
A well-positioned flavoured gin that brings genuine individuality to a crowded shelf. 7.8 out of 10.
