OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER

Retail $20. On the dark side for rosé, with darker red fruit (cranberry) and a violet component. Big fruit, nice acidity, good balance. Outstanding. 93 Points.

Retail $18. Tart, fruity, tart, mineral, tart, salinity – did I mention tart? Mouth-watering and great on its own, but this even better with food. Excellent. 91 Points.

Pale salmon color with a fruity, yet also meaty nose with dark cherry predominate. Fruity, fun, with some depth and body. Excellent. 90 Points.

Retail $18. Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier (4%). Under screwcap. Plenty of fruit, brilliant acidity and verve, this wine punches well above its weight. While this wine did some see some oak, it is clearly in the background as the fruit is clearly the focus. Excellent. 90 Points.

Retail $25. Quite fruity with oodles of blackberry, plum, black raspberry and even cassis. Throw in some violet, hints of tobacco, a lovely tartness, plenty of depth and a lengthy finish. $25? It’s a steal. 91 Points.

Retail $50. Dark berry fruit, mocha, cigar smoke, violet and eucalyptus. Yes, it is big, brooding, even bodacious, but there is an acidity that holds it all together. Outstanding. 93 Points.

Retail $60. Rich and brooding, laden with dark fruit (cassis, plum, blackberry), mocha and earth. This wine is particularly compelling. 94 Points.

Joe Freudenberger, OakBend Medical Center’s CEO, is excited to celebrate 15 years of loyal service. After completing his finance M.B.A. from Tulane University, Freudenberger began his career in healthcare, spending 10 years with Deloitte Consulting, working with major healthcare clients, 11 years as CFO for Joe Freudenberger two different hospitals, and the last 15 years as CEO of Fort Bend County’s independent, non-profit OakBend Medical Center.

Over the past 15 years, Joe Freudenberger has been intricately involved with the restructuring of almost every department. By shifting OakBend’s strategy to focus on excellent patient care, experienced and professional staff, state-of-theart healthcare areas, continued community involvement and support, intense marketing and public relations, diversified partner models, and financial prudence, Freudenberger and his team have made OakBend Medical Center an important healthcare beacon in Fort Bend County.

“Joe Freudenberger has been an amazing leader at OakBend,” said Dr. May Tape, Board of Directors President. “Rarely does one get to work with someone so committed to not only the well-being of the entire OakBend system but also to our community. He attends most Fort Bend events and is always a financial supporter. He truly believes in the success of Fort Bend County and its residents.”

Some of the improvements that have been made at OakBend Medical Center over the past 15 years include: • Entire upgrading of the Jackson Street Campus • Remodeling of all patient rooms • Improving all waiting areas on the floors to family-friendly areas • Opening of the Williams Way Campus • Conversion of Wharton to OakBend • Opened 5 Ambulatory Surgery Centers • Opened 22 Physical Therapy Facilities • Opened 4 Imaging Facilities • Opened 4 OakBend Medical Group locations

Freudenberger’s proudest achievements are that OakBend has been able to maintain an independent hospital and that during his time as CEO, OakBend has provided over 350 million dollars in uncompensated care to those in need in Fort Bend County.

OakBend Medical Center is very lucky to have a caring and compassionate leader like Joe Freudenberger. His door is always open, and his ears are always available for comments. Thanks, Joe, for an amazing and progressive past 15 years.