September 2004Police <strong>New</strong>s The Voice of PoliceKeen On Wineby Ricky CollinsGerman Rieslings impressI went along <strong>to</strong> a very interesting winetasting a few weeks ago, where a <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong>distribu<strong>to</strong>r, MacVine International Ltd presented the fullrange of wines from one of the wineries they represent.Nothing extraordinary in that, apart from the fact that thewines were from Germany <strong>and</strong> all 11 wines were Riesling.I’ve tasted quite a few German Rieslings before, but never11 from the same producer at one sitting.This tasting of Rieslings produced by the Kerpen family ofthe Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region certainly gave me a betterunderst<strong>and</strong>ing of what German Riesling is all about.So what’s so special about German Riesling?The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is known <strong>to</strong> produce some ofthe best Riesling in the world. The Kerpen family’sestate is based in the village of Wehlen, which is in theprime middle region of the Mosel. These prime sites areknown <strong>to</strong> produce Riesling with razor sharp intensity offlavour, <strong>and</strong> a mineral tang resulting from the slatey soilsthroughout the area. The wines will age for years. Wetried a 1997 example that was drinking beautifully, <strong>and</strong>still had plenty of life left in it. Some of the premiumwines will last in excess of 25 years. They are great wines<strong>to</strong> drink at lunchtime, as the alcohol content is generallylower than most wines, often between 8 <strong>to</strong> 10%. Thewines also vary in levels of sweetness, from bone drythrough <strong>to</strong> medium sweet on the palate.Non-sworn staff made upPolice numbers duringpresidential visit <strong>to</strong> CanberraVolunteers <strong>and</strong> office workers were dressed as police <strong>to</strong> bolstersecurity numbers during a visit <strong>to</strong> Canberra by US PresidentGeorge W Bush last year, according <strong>to</strong> Associated Press..Around a dozen non-sworn members of the AustralianFederal Police were issued vests labelled “Police” <strong>and</strong> workedin secure areas during the president’s visit.A report by ACT Policing’s Professional St<strong>and</strong>ards Unit saidthe move was inappropriate <strong>and</strong> urged a policy change.ACT’s chief police officer, John Davies, said while the inquiryfound non-sworn members wore vests with police labelling, italso found they did not perform roles or functions of officers.“The people identified wearing these items were given formalpermission <strong>and</strong> strict instructions on the wearing of theitems on police buses <strong>and</strong> within secured areas only,” MrDavies said.What about the Kerpen Wines?We started by tasting the drier styled wines, <strong>and</strong> my pickof these was the Kerpen Riesling Trocken 2002 (around$24). This st<strong>and</strong>ard Riesling was produced from fruit froma variety of sites. It had a fresh <strong>and</strong> vibrant nose, <strong>and</strong> wasclean <strong>and</strong> fresh on the palate. The slightly acidic <strong>and</strong> citruscharacteristics gave it flavours similar <strong>to</strong> acid drop lollies. Agood example of entry level German Riesling.Interestingly, we tried an aged version of one of the simplerwines, <strong>to</strong> get an impression of what these wines can dowith a bit of age on them. The results were stunning. The1997 Kerpen Riesling had a beautiful balance of citrus fruit,sweetness, acidity, <strong>and</strong> beautiful mouthfeel. It had developedthose wonderful honey <strong>and</strong> mineral secondary flavours thatRiesling is renowned for. The st<strong>and</strong>ard Riesling sells for around$24 also. Given the potential these wines have <strong>to</strong> develop, Ithought this was good buying.When we got in<strong>to</strong> the single vineyard classified Rieslings thequality stepped up dramatically. The Kerpen WehlenerSonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2002 was a wonderful wine. Theviscosity or texture of this wine is dramatic, as are it’s expressiveflavours <strong>and</strong> length on the palate. This is a complex wine, bestserved on a special occasion with fine seafood. Priced in the mid$30’s it’s not an everyday wine, but is still well priced when youconsider it is a premium example of Riesling from arguably thebest Riesling region in the world.So where do you buy these wines?Sorry, you won’t find these wines in your favouritesupermarket. However, MacVine International Ltd operatefrom Blenheim <strong>and</strong> distribute these wines <strong>to</strong> fine wine retailersthroughout the country. Their phone number is 03 570 2118.Logan Alderson’s retirement functionSergeant Logan Alderson of Napier Prosecutions is retiringon Friday, 24 September 2004. Logan’s retirement functionis being held at the Napier Police Canteen (2nd Floor, NapierPolice Station) from 5.00pm.If you wish <strong>to</strong> register your interest <strong>and</strong>/or would likeaccommodation details please contact: Senior Sergeant JoHill (67870 or 06 873 0570) or Sergeant Freddy Van Duuren(67046 or 06 831 0746). Alternatively, Jo or Freddy can becontacted by Email via Lotus Notes.Logan will look forward <strong>to</strong> seeing as many of his old <strong>friend</strong>s<strong>and</strong> <strong>colleague</strong>s as possible.Henderson Police Club 30th anniversaryThe Henderson Police Club is celebrating the 30th anniversaryof its foundation with a function on Saturday 30 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2004.The club is wanting all past members, who may be interestedin attending, <strong>to</strong> contact the club <strong>to</strong> register their interest.Please contact the following for details:Theresa McCabe or Frank Meason, Henderson Police,Phone: (09) 839-0600 or Fax: (09) 836-9432.Memorial WallOur sympathies <strong>to</strong> all our members’families for those who have passedaway in recent months...We remember…Who passed away…PARTRIDGE Allan Joseph 12-Jul-04 Spouse of non-sworn member InvercargillWILLIAMS Brian John 24-Jul-04 Retired member NapierBARNARD Nigel John 31-Jul-04 Retired member Auckl<strong>and</strong>HICKS Walter Michael 31-Jul-04 Retired member WaikanaeSENIOR-PARTRIDGE Jeanie 10-Aug-04 Widow of sworn member Hamil<strong>to</strong>nSAMUEL Miimaria Vanessa 18-Aug-04 Non-sworn member Welling<strong>to</strong>n164
<strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> Police AssociationSeptember 2004• The new Grey<strong>to</strong>wn home is close <strong>to</strong> local shops <strong>and</strong> cafes.• The new Auckl<strong>and</strong> apartment is in this <strong>New</strong>market complex.<strong>New</strong> holiday homesavailableThe new Grey<strong>to</strong>wn holiday home has now beenrelocated <strong>and</strong> will be ready for occupancy for theupcoming school holidays. This new home is ideallylocated in central Wairarapa, <strong>and</strong> only a few minutes walkfrom local cafés <strong>and</strong> shopping.Also, the first of two apartments in central Auckl<strong>and</strong> hasbeen purchased <strong>and</strong> this will be ready for occupancyby the upcoming school holidays. The two-bedroomapartment is situated in <strong>New</strong>market, which has excellentshopping <strong>and</strong> is only minutes from down<strong>to</strong>wn Auckl<strong>and</strong>.It is close <strong>to</strong> the Auckl<strong>and</strong> Domain, museum <strong>and</strong> hospital.Members staying at the home will have access <strong>to</strong> manyof the facilities in the complex, including a swimmingpool, sauna, gymnasium <strong>and</strong> tennis courts.“The purchase of these new homes has been fundedthrough profits from other Police Welfare Fund productsthat are supported by most members. These includeStaffpac Fire <strong>and</strong> General Insurance, Supplementary LifeInsurance <strong>and</strong> Police Welfare Fund Mortgages,” said PeteHayes, Police Welfare Fund Manager.To make bookings at any of the Police Welfare Fundholiday homes, members should call the MemberServices Centre on 0800 500 122 or visit our website at:www.policeassn.org.nzNo brainerThis exchange was among many othersthat actually occurred in court <strong>and</strong> weretaken down, word for word by courtreporters <strong>and</strong> subsequently published inthe book Disorder in the court.Q: Doc<strong>to</strong>r, before you performed theau<strong>to</strong>psy, did you check for a pulse?A: No.Q: Did you check for blood pressure?A: No.Q: Did you check for breathing?A: No.Q: So, then it is possible that the patientwas alive when you began the au<strong>to</strong>psy?A: No.Q: How can you be so sure, doc<strong>to</strong>r?A: Because his brain was sitting on mydesk in a jar.Q: But could the patient have still beenalive, nevertheless?A: Yes, it is possible that he could havebeen alive <strong>and</strong> practicing law somewhere.HOLIDAY HOME AVAILABILITY– for bookings see: www.policeassn.org.nzSeptember Oc<strong>to</strong>ber NovemberPaihia 1-2, 9,12,16 2-3, 9, 13, 21, 26-29 3-4, 7-12, 29-30Stanmore Bay 1-2, 5-9, 12-17, 26-30 2-7, 8, 10-14, 17-21, 25-29, 31 1-4, 5, 7-11, 12-18, 21-30Whangamata 1-3, 6-9, 14-16 3-7, 10-14, 19-22, 26-28, 31 1-4, 7-11, 12-18, 21-30Mount Maunganui 1-2, 5, 7-9, 14, 15, 20, 21-23, 4-7, 10-14, 17-21, 25-28 1-4, 8-11, 15-19, 22-25, 29Ohope 1-6, 8-9, 10, 12, 14-17, 26, 28 2-7, 10-22, 25-29 1-11, 14-16, 18, 23-25, 29-30Ro<strong>to</strong>rua 6-9, 12, 13, 23, 28-29, 30 3, 4-7, 10-12, 14, 17-21 1-5, 7-10, 14-18, 19, 22-25, 28-30Taupo 9, 13, 16, 19 3, 6, 10-12, 14, 17-18, 20 1, 7-10, 15-18, 21, 23-24, 28-30Turangi Not available 3-7, 10, 13-15, 17-20, 25-29, 31 1-5, 9, 14, 16-17, 21-25, 28-30Napier 1-2, 6, 13, 14-16, 3-5, 6, 12-13, 17-20, 25-27, 31 1-5, 7, 9-12, 14-17, 22-23, 26Paraparaumu 6-9, 12-16 4-7, 20-21, 26, 31 1-4, 7, 9-12, 14-17, 22-23, 26Welling<strong>to</strong>n 12 5-8, 20-21 1-4, 14-15, 22-24, 29Nelson 1-9, 15-18 2-8, 14, 17, 20-21, 25-29, 31 1-10, 16-17, 24-26Hanmer Springs 5-8, 29-30 6, 10-12, 14, 17-20, 21, 25-29, 30-31 1-4, 9-10, 15-16, 19Christchurch 18-23, 28-29 10-14, 17-21, 25, 26-27 23, 25-27, 29Tekapo 6-9, 13-15 4-7, 11-14, 20, 25 8-9, 24, 30Cromwell 5, 15-16 3-4, 11-12, 21, 28 9, 12-18, 22-23Wanaka 22-24 13, 18-19, 21, 26, 28 1, 8, 15-19, 30Queens<strong>to</strong>wn 7-9, 14-16 Not available 4, 7Te Anau 1-7, 9-14 1, 3-7, 10-12, 17-21,22, 25-27, 31 1-3, 7-8, 11, 16-18, 21-28, 30Dunedin 1-2, 7-8, 12, 15 7, 12 2-3, 7, 14165