Germain - Robin Brandy Bundle

Germain-Robin XO Brandy

Germain-Robin XO is an icon of California Brandy. Distilled exclusively in Pruhlo Charentais Pot Stills and aged in Limousin Oak Barrels, XO highlights the unique flavor and characteristics of California Pinot Noir grapes.

The high-quality California wine grapes in Germain-Robin XO showcase unique flavors and layered textures. The signature grape, Pinot Noir, provides a dark cherry character and a rich silky mouthfeel. Colombard distillate adds a fresh apple character while Semillon provides richness with peach and apricot notes. The balance of both fruit and oak flavors is unique to Germain-Robin XO. The vanilla and toast flavors from the French oak complement the fruit which creates layers of complexity that only can be found from sourcing great fruit. The fermentation and distillation is driven with the goal of emphasizing fruit and mouthfeel and then paired with aging in select Limousin oak barrels. Texturally the brandy is extremely smooth and has an incredibly long finish.

Wine Enthusiast Rating: 94
"This bold, complex brandy resounds with chocolate, dried cherry, and spice on the nose and palate. Each sip opens with delicate ginger, pink peppercorn, and cinnamon, underscored by drying leather, walnut, and unsweetened chocolate. Apricot leather lends a mouthwatering quality to the finish." -KARA NEWMAN

Germain-Robin Brandy

Our Germain-Robin flagship expression showcases California-grown Colombard grapes, a standard in traditional brandy making. Distilled exclusively in Pruhlo Charentais Pot Stills and aged in Limousin Oak Barrels, Germain-Robin highlights the flavors that make California Brandy one of the most sought-after aged spirits.

Germain-Robin is met with a nose of oak spice and fruit. The fruit-forward notes of apple and pear are lightly accented with honeysuckle and cherry blossom, giving way to a rich apricot and peach flavor. Well-integrated toasted oak gives light accents of cinnamon and brown sugar. The rich full mouthfeel lingers after the finish in this balanced blend.

Wine Enthusiast Rating: 98
"This is made with California grapes, distilled and aged in the style of Cognac. It's stunning from start to finish. Vanilla and baked apple richness gives way to lots of deep, dusty cocoa and a hint of walnut, finishing lightly with a lively flurry of baking spice and a faint note of dried apricot." - KARA NEWMAN