Fundraising Wine Tasting Night for Environment Projects
Last Tuesday, 69 members and guests gathered at Toorak College for a most enjoable and informative Wine Tasting run by Carl Voss of Patricks Wines, Conawarra, South Australia. Carl supplied 3 Rieslings and 3 Cab Savs made by different techniques ranging from traditional to modern styles for us to compare. In addition, Phil displayed his usual talent at weilding the auctioneers metaphorical hammer to move some rather "special" wines donated by Rowan, and some very good wines from other sources. Put together the fine wines, Carl's excellent explanations, Phils exuberance and fun factor, and Toorak's fine finger food, the buzz in the room was fantastic. I can see a popular annual event evolving. To top it all off, over $2000 was raised for the Environment committee. On the fund raising, we have enough to purchase and plant 400 trees, donate $500 to the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Society and give awards to recognise students at our schools for their environmental community efforts. Thanks go to President Jim for his organisation, Cathryn from Fellowship for putting the night together, Carl and Patricks for the wines, Phil for his skills at fundraising, Jo Baker for bidding so well (or being conned by Phil?) and Toorak for the food, staff and venue. A truly great night of fellowship and Fundraising.
Carl Voss of Patricks in wine mode 
The tasting in progress. Jo looking pleased with herself!
Listening hard and studying the notes.