{"id":24051,"date":"2022-11-14T16:33:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T21:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/?p=24051"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T20:13:05","slug":"celebrate-the-spirits-of-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/celebrate-the-spirits-of-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the \u201cSpirits\u201d of the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><strong>It\u2019s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Celebrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\"><em>Buon Natale (Merry Christmas)!<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Felice Hanukkah (Happy Hanukkah)!<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Buon Anno (Happy New Year)!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\">The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. The tree has just the right number of lights and ornaments to make the room warm, lovely and bright. Invitations have been sent for all the holiday celebrations you have planned including the office parties everyone is anxiously awaiting.\u00a0 The family meals have been planned and the gifts have been wrapped.<\/p>\n<p>All that is left on your to-do list is to select just the right spirits to make the season even brighter. December is one of the best times of the year to enjoy some of the more decadent spirits offered at Gervasi Vineyard.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24054 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Holiday-Spirits3-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Spirits Box\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\">It is also a great time to mix a spirit or two into that hot chocolate or warm up with some hot buttered rum using GVs spiced rum. Or, plan to shoot the whisky or bourbon this New Year\u2019s Eve or dirty up your martinis for GV gin or vodka. For those family nights during the holiday season, top them off with one of GV\u2019s BLU Blueberry, Citro Citrus or Giava Coffee liqueurs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\">Don\u2019t forget to plan to purchase some GV spirits as gifts for your holiday hosts, and for those hard-to-buy-for family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21679 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/spirits-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Spirits at Gervasi Vineyard\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\"><strong>GV Spirits for the Holidays<br \/>\n<\/strong>This time of year, GV releases some of its specialty bourbons including the Rum Barrel Bourbon and Maple Cask Bourbon. Both are great additions to any holiday-inspired whiskey\/bourbon cocktails or mixed drinks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\">Shae Pridemore is the Head Distiller at Gervasi and he said a couple of his favorite seasonal selections of <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/menu\/the-still-house-drink-menu\/\">GV cocktails<\/a> available on the menu this year include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-13\">Spiced Rum Cider that has Gervasi Spiced Rum, Ohio Apple Cider, Apple Butter and Cinnamon. This cocktail is available at the Bistro.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-14\">Maple Hot Toddy has Maple Cask Bourbon, a touch of maple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon with a garnish of spices and can be ordered at the Still House.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24053 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Holiday-Spirits2-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Spirits\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\">Shae also offered a few tips on selecting the right spirits by using his favorite pick-three method.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\">\u201cFirst and foremost, I always tell people if you like it, then drink it,\u201d Shae said. \u201cThere is no wrong way to enjoy your spirits. But for gatherings around this time of year, I like the pick three methods. First, select a bourbon or aged spirit option such as our Wine Barrel Bourbon or Maple Cask Bourbon. Second, select a neutral spirit for mixing such as the Gervasi Small Batch Vodka or Sinners Blush which has just a hint of the grapes and adds a unique flavor to cocktails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\">\u201cThird, find a flavored spirit such as Giava, our Coffee Liqueur, or Saints Desire Blood Orange Gin. This way you have a little bit of everything and certainly, everyone will find something they enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\">All Gervasi Spirits can be enjoyed on property in one of the restaurants or you can purchase a bottle to take home from one of the many restaurants or <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/the-marketplace\/\">The Marketplace.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21680 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/liqueurs-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Gervasi Liqueurs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\"><strong>Matching and Mixing GV Spirits<br \/>\n<\/strong>Shae has tips on pairing your GV spirits with your holiday meal favorites such as turkey, ham, roast beef, chicken, steak and pork and sauerkraut?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\">\u201cTraditionally for red meat and pork options, a whiskey neat or cocktail is a great option. For poultry like turkey or chicken a vodka-based Mule is a fun option. With Pork and Sauerkraut or Feast of the 7 Fishes I like a gin and tonic or similar gin-inspirations,\u201d Shae said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\">Need serving suggestions? Gervasi spirits are crafted to be enjoyed either neat by themselves or mixed into your favorite drink\/cocktail. With a drink that needs a hint of sweetness it is fun to add one of GV\u2019s many liqueurs. They are sure to add a unique flavor and depth to any drink.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\">\u201cPersonally, this time of year I will be heading to my favorite family-owned dairy in Wooster to buy some homemade eggnog. I enjoy mixing it with our Gervasi Spiced Rum or one of our many Bourbons.\u00a0 My assistant and his wife enjoy a mulled cider with Gervasi Rum Barrel Bourbon, or if they are feeling adventurous the Gervasi Small Batch Gin,\u201d Shae said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\">Make it a spirited holiday season and try some of these offerings or make it an adventure and find ways to create your own GV spirit-inspired holiday special.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Distillery.jpg\" alt=\"Distiller operating copper stills and stainless-steel tanks inside the Gervasi Vineyard distillery, where holiday spirits are handcrafted.\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\"><strong>Take a Tour of Gervasi\u2019s Distillery and Make it a Holiday Stay at GV<br \/>\n<\/strong>Gervasi Vineyard offers all guests an exciting and coming-together experience. With its reputation for the best spirits for the holidays, you\u2019ll find even more reasons to celebrate the upcoming season. There is plenty of time to <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/play\/tastings-pairings\/\">take a tour of the distillery<\/a> at Gervasi and learn more tips and do some tasting before you start selecting the best spirits for the holidays and to welcome in the New Year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\">There are several options for purchasing Gervasi spirits including stopping at <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/the-marketplace\/\">The Marketplace<\/a>, or any of the<a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/dine\/\"> restaurants<\/a> at Gervasi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12293 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blog-gates-winter.jpg\" alt=\"The Holidays at Gervasi Vineyard\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\"><strong>GV Your Holiday Destination Resort<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/\">Gervasi Vineyard (GV)<\/a> is known as the area\u2019s favorite destination winery resort. Guests and visitors enjoy and celebrate the holiday season with <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wine\/\">award-winning wines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/spirits\/\">spirits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/dine\/\">upscale dining<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/stay\/\">luxurious stays<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/play\/property\/\">exquisite and romantic landscapes<\/a>. If you would rather have someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving, Gervasi has a special and delicious family-style Thanksgiving meal package for you to order, pick up and serve in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\">As always, when coming to Gervasi, visitors can come for the day, for the evening, or stay overnight at <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/stay\/the-villas\/\">The Villas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/stay\/the-casa\/\">The Casa<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/stay\/the-farmhouse\/\">The Farmhouse<\/a>. Make sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/stay\/promotions\/\">Winter Stay options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\"><strong><em>The winter and holiday season is always a favored time at Gervasi Vineyard, and everyone wishes all their guests and visitors a Happy Holiday season!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Celebrate Buon Natale (Merry Christmas)! Felice Hanukkah (Happy Hanukkah)! 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