Question 1

How would you describe The Gin Room and its atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

The Gin Room is a small intimate tasting room specialising in the award winning Roots Marlborough Dry Gin and other rare boutique South Island NZ Gin producers. Based at The Vines Village in beautiful rural Marlborough, 12kms from Blenheim amongst the world famous ‘Golden Mile’ of Sauvignon Blanc vineyards you can sample gins at the bar, in our purpose built Gin Garden or lakeside in the sun overlooking the vineyards. Roots Dry Gin won ‘Best NZ Gin’ at the 2021 NZ Spirits Awards and is produced on-site at The Elemental Distillers Distillery at The Vines Village.

Question 2

What makes a great gin bar?

Accepted Answer

A relaxed atmosphere where guests can come and enjoy some of the best gin that NZ produces. Tastings plus an on-premise licence are essential!

Question 3

Why does The Gin Room stand out from the rest?

Accepted Answer

We are unique in Marlborough as the only dedicated Gin Tasting Room in the region and there are over 16 wine cellar doors within 6km of us (see #ridethegoldenmile). So our visitors love turning up on a bike at the end of their wine tour and having a refreshing gin and tonic with the gin made 250m away from where it is being served. There is a full cafe, deli and function room right next to us as well as the Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door so plenty to explore, relax and taste.

Question 4

What is your signature gin cocktail?

Accepted Answer

The classic Roots Dry Gin & East Imperial Yuzu Tonic, Lemon wedge over ice with a splash of Grapefruit & Hops Elemental Bitters. We also have a 3 gin flight where you mix your own G&T with organic Phoenix NZ Tonic and a variety of condiments.

Question 5

What is your number one must-try gin?

Accepted Answer

The ’Norwester’ Navy Strength Roots Dry Gin is a stand out due to its incredible combination of botanicals. With the same 6 botanicals from the award-winning Roots Dry Gin it has the addition of Akaroa organic giant kelp and Hawke's Bay hemp seed.

Question 6

What’s your top gin/food match?

Accepted Answer

Roots Dry Gin is a must try along side Marlborough King Salmon or Mill’s Bay Mussels.

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