The 2007 vintage of Mollydooker wines will be one of the highlights at The Wellness Community- The Diney Goldsmith Center (http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore) fundraiser to be held on Saturday August 23, 2008. The Aussie themed barbeque will feature Mollydooker wines from the 2007 vintage; the first time consumers in New Jersey will see the wines in the state.  The Australian winemaker’s portfolio of wines includes “Velvet Glove”, a premium Shiraz which received 99 points from wine critic Robert Parker for the 2006 vintage.

Monmouth County wine writer Brian Pasch will be hosting the fundraising event at his home with catering provided by Merrimakers Catering (http://www.merrimakerscatering.com), deluxe restroom facilities provided by Mr. John, (http://www.mrjohn.com) and music provided by Jersey Shore Reef Band.
The Wellness Community, founded in 1982, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. The Wellness Community – The Diney Goldsmith Center opened, opened in May of 2007, and is located on Hope Road in Eatotown, New Jersey.

Tickets for the event are $100 per person with only a few tickets left to be sold.  Tickets sales for the event will end on August 21, 2008.  Consumers interested in purchasing tickets by August 20th should contact Ilene Winters at 732-578-9200 immediately.  Additional details including online ticket processing can be found on Brian Pasch’s website at http://www.brianpasch.com .  Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Sparky and Sarah Marquis, the husband and wife winemaking team behind Mollydooker Winery, have long supported the consumers in New Jersey who love their wines.  This event marks the third year in a row that Mollydooker Winery has supported local charities by co-hosting a VIP wine tasting event with Brian Pasch.  This year, Sparky Marquis will be flying in from Australia to introduce the 2007 wines to New Jersey wine enthusiasts.

The 2007 vintage will be on retailer shelves by September 1st and the wines have already received high marks from the wine press that have tasted the 2007 wines.  Consumers should be aware that Mollydooker wines can also be purchased online at http://www.mollydookerwines.com.  Wine orders are shipped from their US based warehouses which ensures that the wine is delivered promptly and safely to consumers in States that allow direct shipping. Consumers interested in the 2007 Mollydooker wines are encouraged to register online to receive the Mollydooker newsletter.

Wine Spectator has already awarded the 2007 carnival of Love 95 points and a noted Australian wine reviewing panel awarded the 2007 Velvet Glove shiraz 100 points.   If you would like to read an informative article on the 2007 Mollydooker wines, visit Aussie wine writer Ric Einstein’s article at http://torbwine.com/pf/SA2008C7MD.htm

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About Brian Pasch
Brian Pasch is a wine enthusiast, writer and collector living in New Jersey. Brian supports many Monmouth County charities by hosting unique fundraising events throughout the year.  His passion for wine has resulted in a close personal relationship with Mollydooker Wines and he is a member of Mollydooker’s Gatekeeper’s Advisory Board.  Brian Pasch has written for a number of wine publications targeted for consumers and the wine trade.  His blog is located at www.brianpasch.com and is a combination of wine reviews, stories and Monmouth County lifestyle resources.   Brian Pasch is the CEO of The Pasch Consulting Group which specializes in Internet Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.