Here’s a summary of the July 2026 newsletter for The Cellar Club Inc:
Club Mid-Year Dinner
- Event: Mid-Year Dinner at The Johnsonville Club, Vista Cafe, Wellington.
- Date/Time: Arrive at 6:30pm for dinner at 7pm.
- Details: B.Y.O. event—members are encouraged to bring wine from their own cellars. The club is subsidizing the buffet cost (members pay $55) and providing bubbles on arrival. The venue is local due to the current fuel crisis.
- Transport: Public transport options (train and bus) are available nearby. There are 50 parking spaces after 5pm, but carpooling or public transport is encouraged.
Recent Event Recap
- Margrain Vineyard Tasting: Hosted by Kate Throp, featuring several Margrain wines. The event was well-attended (29 members) and included discounted wine sales.
- Wines Tasted: Margrain La Michelle Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Rivers Edge Pinot, and Home Block Pinot.
Upcoming Events
- Margrain Cellar Dwellers Tastings: Special tastings of aged wines in August and September. No bookings required; $25–$30 per person.
- August: Riverby, Marlborough tasting.
- September: Likely a focus on wines of Argentina.
- October: J K Wines.
Club Updates
- Bottle Tops Collection: The club has stopped collecting bottle tops; members are encouraged to use supermarket recycling. The last collection raised $132.60 for The Kidney Kids organisation.
- Membership Subscriptions: Now due for the year starting July 1 ($25 per person). Payment can be made via bank transfer or in cash to Wayne Kennedy.
Other Information
- Martinborough News: Winter events and tastings are highlighted at pourandexploremartinborough.co.nz.
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Thanks to all those that attended the Club’s AGM. It was a short and succinct meeting, with all the important matters passed or discussed in a timely matter.