MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a new partnership with Matua Wines, which will be the ‘Official Wine in New Zealand’ for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015. 

As part of the deal with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Matua products will be supplied at all the venues in New Zealand. 

Speaking on the new partnership, ICC general manager – commercial said that the ICC was delighted to welcome the wine brand as the official wine partner in New Zealand.

“Matua is a renowned brand that has a strong presence both in New Zealand and across the region and we know that supporters will enjoy the offering across New Zealand venues at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015,” he added.

On the new partnership, Matua chief winemaker Nikolai St George commented, “For New Zealand to co-host one of the world’s most watched sporting events is truly exciting, and for Matua to be a part of it offers an unprecedented opportunity to get some of New Zealand’s most awarded wines in front of a local and global audience.” 

He further went on to add that the game was New Zealand’s summer sport and Kiwis absolutely loved the game and so did the team at Matua. “We’re looking forward to being a part of the biggest event happening in New Zealand this year, and we’re sure that that fans who head to the games will enjoy the action paired with our great wines.” he concluded.