POLICE COUNCIL OF SPORTTo contact the <strong>Police</strong> Council of Sport, call Alison Murray at the RNZPC. Ph: (04) 238-3139SI <strong>Police</strong> (Outdoor)Bowls Tournamentin Christchurch28-29 NovemberThe South Island <strong>Police</strong> (Outdoor) BowlsTournament will be held in Christchurch from 28-29 November.Current serving members, non-sworn membersand retired members are all welcome tocompete.For any information please contact by Emailmick.tarling@clear.net.nz or by phoning Mickon (03) 3555-134 or by Fax (03) 3555-134.Women’s <strong>Police</strong>softball teambeing formedThe Council of Sport together with a few keenmembers are trying to get a women’s softballteam together. A women’s <strong>Police</strong> softball teamhas not been selected since <strong>Police</strong> were no longerincluded in the Inter-Services tournament.This team will be chosen with a view to entering ateam in future Services’ Games.This is a great sport which incorporates bothindividual and team skills. Any members with pastexperience either as a player, coach or manager,or any member interested in playing shouldcontact Deborah Quested via Lotus Notes.NI <strong>Police</strong> GolfTournamentbetween25-27 FebruaryThe Palmerston North <strong>Police</strong> Golf Club will behosting the North island <strong>Police</strong> Golf Championshipsnext year.The tournament has been set down for 25-27February at the Palmerston North Golf Club. Entryforms have been distributed and there has beenkeen interest in the tournament.Anyone interested in playing needs to contactDoug Seal (Palmerston North) on extension65846 or via Lotus Notes.<strong>Police</strong> sports calendar<strong>Oct</strong>ober5–7 <strong>Police</strong> Rugby Challenge Cup Tournament – Auckland Contact: Simon Scott extn: 940526–8 <strong>Police</strong> Squash – Taupo Contact: Geoff Duff, extn: 7430017–18 <strong>Police</strong> National Rugby and Netball 7’s Contact: Chris Turner extn: 6588029 South Island Touch Rugby Tournament Contact: Anthony Maw extn: 35783 or 027 200 1311November2-3 Cycling and MTB Champs – Rotorua Contact: David Hamilton, extn: 740605–7 South Island Golf Tournament Contact: Graeme Barsanti, extn: 3806017 North Island Touch Rugby Tournament Contact: Bryan Smith via Lotus Notes or extn: 66005 or027 4 514 81927–1 Dec Australasian <strong>Police</strong> Cricket Tournament Contact: Geoffrey Ringer or Trevor Franklin via Lotus Notes oralternatively Geoffrey on extn: 95970 or Trevor on extn: 9083128–29 South Island Bowls – Christchurch Contact: Mick Tarling, (03) 355-51342007March16–18 National Darts Tournament – Awanui Contact: Shane Godinet, (09) 409-8440Visit www.policeassn.org.nz for updated contact details for the <strong>Police</strong> Council of Sport management committee,District Sports Officers and the latest schedule of events.242<strong>Oct</strong>ober 2006
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Association</strong>by Ricky CollinsA look at cleanskinsWhile in Australia recently, I couldn’t help but notice thehuge growth in the promotion and sale of cleanskins.For those of you unaware of the term, a cleanskin is awine that is sold without the wine producer’s label onit. Typically, they will have a plain label that indicatesonly the vintage, wine variety, and the region the wine comes from.So why do they exist? Thereasons can be varied, butthe predominant reason is toclear large quantities of a winethat the producer has beenunable to sell under its originalintended label. This couldbe due to cancelled exportorders, over-production, or theneed to clear previous vintages• Cleanskin wines.quickly before releasing thelatest vintage. By selling thisoverstock of wine as cleanskins, wine producers can on-sell their excess wineat a significantly reduced price without tarnishing their principal brand or marketposition.Cleanskins are a relatively new concept in the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> wine market, butwe are likely to see more of them, given Australia’s bulging wine glut. Theyfeature as part of the portfolio of a few local wine retailers, most notably TheMill. I tried a few of their cleanskins recently and was pleasantly surprised.However, if you do get the chance, I suggest you try the sample wines at thestore before you buy, as some are definitely better than others. I personallydidn’t find any of the straight Shiraz on offer that appealing, but that mightjust be my palate. Below are some notes on four of the cheaper winescurrently on offer at The Mill that appealed to me.2005 Mudgee Premium Chardonnay RRP $6.99This was a fresh, clean fruit-dominant wine, with lovely melon and peachflavours and minimal oak influence. It had a rich creamy palate that lingeredfor some time. I went back to this wine a couple of days after opening it,and it still retained that fresh vibrance and fruitiness. It is definitely varietal inflavour, and great value at this price.2001 Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon RRP $6.99Like the Chardonnay, this wine has had reasonably light oak treatment.However, that didn’t detract from the wine, as the fruit quality carried itthrough. It reminded me of some of the medium-priced European winesthat I’ve tried in recent times that were well matched to food. It had spicyberryfruit flavours, good length and a silky palate. Try it alongside a pastadish and you won’t be disappointed.2001 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz Merlot RRP $6.99This wine had obviously had more contact with oak than the previous two, asit displayed dusty tannins and included a touch of vanilla in its flavour profile.Other flavours to come through were mint, licorice and plums. It was wellbalanced and had a sweet finish to it that will be appealing to many. Again,great value for money.2003 South Australia Cabernet Merlot RRP $6.99This was my favourite. It had ripe fruit with cherry, plum and chocolateflavours and a hint of tobacco. It had a warm, rich mouthfeel that left youwanting another glass. It is a well-balanced, smart wine that is priced wellbelow what it could fetch under its true label.HOLIDAY HOME AVAILABILITY– for bookings see: www.policeassn.org.nz<strong>Oct</strong>ober November DecemberPAIHIA............................................ 9, 12, 16-18, 24-26 .......................................5, 10, 21-22, 27-30 .................................................1,6-7, 21STANMORE BAY ............................. 8-20, 23-26,28-31 .........................................1-3, 5-9,14-16,19-23, 26-30...................................1-7, 10-22AUCKLAND .................................... 18 ..................................................................1-2,5, 7-8, ..............................................................11-14, 21, 24-25WHANGAMATA ............................... 13, 15-17,24-25, 29-31 .................................1, 5-10, 12-17, 19-23, 26-30 ..................................3-7, 15MT MAUNGANUI ............................ 8, 15-19, 23-26, 29-31 ..................................1, 6-8, 12, 19,23......................................................6-7, 10-14,OHOPE ........................................... 7-11, 15-19,23-31 .........................................1-3, 8-10, 13-15,19-27, 29-30 ................................3-14,18-19,ROTORUA ...................................... 8-9, 11-12, 17,19, 23-26, 29-31 ....................3, 5-7, 9,13,15,20-22,26-29 ...................................3-15, 17,19-22TAUPO ........................................... 10-12, 16-19,24-26 .......................................1,7-8,10,12-16,20-23,26,28-30..............................5-14, 18-1922,24-25TURANGI ........................................ 8-12, 15-19,23-26, 29-31 .............................1-8,10,13-15, 19-23, 26-30 ....................................3-20, 22-25NAPIER .......................................... 9-11, 14, 24-26,29-31, ..................................1-2, 13-15, 20-25, 27, 29-30 ..................................3-7, 10, 12, 14, 17-21PARAPARAUMU .............................. 16-17, 23-26, 30-31 ......................................1-2, 5-6, 12-15,21-22, 24 .......................................Fully BookedGREYTOWN .................................... 9-12, 19, 23-26, 29 .......................................13-16,19-21, 27-29 ................................................3-8, 14,17-23WELLINGTON ................................. 17, 29-31.......................................................1-2, 5, 8-9, 13-20, 27-28, 30 ..................................3-6, 8,10-12,17-20,NELSON ......................................... 11-12, 15, 20,23-26,30, ................................1,15-16, 30 .............................................................5-7, 11-15,24-25HANMER SPRINGS ......................... 8-9, 11, 15,24, 27,29 .....................................3-4, 14-15, 19-20, 28-30 ........................................6-7, 10,CHRISTCHURCH ............................. 7, 19, 23, 30 ..................................................2, 6, 12, 26-28,30....................................................5, 7, 10, 13-14,17TEKAPO ......................................... 16-18, 24-26 .................................................9, 12-13,20, 27-28, 30 ............................................4, 7-8,10-13,17-20WANAKA ........................................ 8-12, 18, 28-31 .............................................1-3, 16, 19-23,27 ....................................................10-13, 20-23CROMWELL ................................... 8, 13, 15-19, 23-26,30-31 .............................5-9, 12-17, 22-23, 27-30 ........................................9-11,17-21QUEENSTOWN ............................... 15,23 .............................................................Fully Booked ............................................................18-19TE ANAU ........................................ 6-11, 15-19, 23-25, 27-29 ............................2, 6-9, 11-18,21-25, 27-30 .....................................5-7, 10, 13-14, 17,20-21DUNEDIN ....................................... 12,15-17, 30-31 ............................................12, 14, 23-24, 28-30 ...............................................3-4, 11-15, 21-22<strong>Oct</strong>ober 2006243
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