10, A celebration of Tastes turns 5

Yet another fabulous Mercy Hospice '10' luncheon was held at Hotel Pullman. This year, being the fifth anniversary continued to be about celebrating life through the enjoyment of excellent food and wine provided by 11 Auckland restaurants and 12 New Zealand wineries.

The ballroom looked stunning in shades of reds and splashes of white for that perfect look. John Hawkesby as auctioneer and entertainer extraordinaire did a fabulous job helping guests to donate and bid generously, raising $180,000.00 and keeping everybody rolling with laughter.

All meals were sublime, with Cin Cin on Quay being voted the Best Restaurant for their amazing Dessert: Caramel popcorn brulee, amaretto & vanilla snow matched perfectly with the Askerne 2009 late harvest Semillon, or the Mt Beautiful Cheviot Hills Rielsing. Runners Up, Andiamo, presented their Mahy Farms slow braised beef cheeks, gremolata, smoked agria potato puree, vine ripened tomato bocconcini white anchovy. Matched to Coopers Creek Hawkes Bay Syrah Chalk Ridge.

Mercy Hospice is very grateful to the three principal sponsors: Mansons TCLM Limited, Barfoot & Thompson and Pascoes the Jewellers. Also to the participating restaurants and wineries, supporters and guests of '10'.

Photos of this event are now available for sale – click here for viewing.

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