Newsletter June ’26

Here’s a summary of the June 2026 newsletter from The Cellar Club Inc.

Date & Time: Wednesday, 10th June, 8pm
Presenter: Kate Throp, Margrain’s Cellar Door/Sales/Marketing/Admin lead
About Margrain: A family-owned vineyard in Martinborough, established in 1992, known for its commitment to quality and a complete vineyard experience (tastings, tours, accommodation, and dining).
Wines Featured: La Michelle Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Rivers Edge Pinot, Home Block Pinot.
Extras: Cellar Door open daily, kitchen open Wed–Sun, vineyard tours, and accommodation available.

May AGM Recap:
- All committee members remain for another year.
- Subscriptions stay at $25 for 2026/27.
- Wayne Kennedy was unanimously made a Life Member.
- Financial and President’s reports are on the club website.
Screwcaps Collection:
- The club will stop collecting screwcaps after the AGM.
- Members can bring any remaining screwcaps to the June meeting for donation to Kidney Kids NZ.
- For recycling locations, visit recyclemap.co.nz.

July: Proposed Mid-Winter Dinner at The Johnsonville Club; members’ attendance feedback requested.
August: Margrain, Wairarapa event.
September: To be confirmed.

Bell Hill (Canterbury) Named NZ Winery of the Year 2026 by The Real Review.
- Recognized for consistency and excellence.
- Other top wineries: Felton Road (runner-up), Prophet’s Rock, Quartz Reef, Bilancia.
- Special awards for Cloudy Bay, Neudorf, Burn Cottage, Chateau Garage, Greywacke.
- Rising Stars: Jascha Oldham-Selak and Sanne Witteveen.
- Full list and event details available online.

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