About Germain-Robin

The story unfolds with an unexpected encounter between two creative individuals: Ansley Coale, a professor cruising down a Northern California highway, and Hubert Germain-Robin, a hitchhiking Cognac distiller. They collaborated to create Germain-Robin, a groundbreaking California Brandy that defied the conventions of Cognac. The brandy was meticulously crafted using traditional alembic Cognac stills, resulting in a unique blend of flavors and complexity. The use of California wine grapes added an unconventional twist to the process. By combining the time-honored art of hand-distillation with the unique qualities of California wine, their brandy has garnered global recognition for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Germain-Robin carries on that rich tradition, pushing the boundaries of fine California Brandy and ushering it into a new era.