Exclusive Man O' War Vineyards and WORLD promotion at Auckland's Crowne Plaza

Man O’ War Vineyards and WORLD have teamed up with the Crowne Plaza Auckland to offer a unique and exclusive promotion to win a WORLD “Kind of Sinner Cape” throughout April – June. This promotion marks the continuation of the joint collaboration of WORLD & Man O’ War Vineyards which began at New Zealand Fashion Week last year.

'WORLD is delighted to be associated with this exclusive offer to all Man O' War customers at the Crowne Plaza. As enormous fans of their Waiheke based vineyards, there is no better way of relaxing in Summer with a chilled glass of Man O' War wine, in Winter by a roaring fire, or quite simply at dinner, with a flavoursome wine matching each delicious course, and best of all, it's made in New Zealand, just like WORLD!" remarked Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, WORLD co-founder.

To enter the promotion is simple; purchase a glass of MAN O’ WAR wine at Aria Restaurant and Bar in Crowne Plaza Auckland to go into the draw to win this unique prize valued at NZ$969.00. And just as stunning as the WORLD cape, a menu has been specifically designed by chef Sunny Singh from Crowne Plaza Auckland to match with Man O’ War wines from Eastern Waiheke Island.

“It was fun and very exciting experience to work with Man O’ War wines and matching them with dishes in Aria. The dishes were specifically created keeping in mind the body and complexity of the wines” remarked Sunny.

The menu includes the accolade rich Man O’ War Pinot Gris 2010 from Ponui Island. Ponui Island is located to the south east of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf and with its cool sea breezes which temper the south facing slopes, the microclimate has proved itself favourable to Pinot Gris. This little gem of a wine has achieved in recent weeks, 5 stars & Top 5 – Top Medium Pinot Gris, Cuisine NZ Pinot Gris Tasting 2010, Issue 145, March 2011, 93 POINTS & 5 Stars, Bob Campbell MW, January 2011, 5 Stars Michael Cooper, Listener Magazine, March 2011.

Man O’ War winemaker, Duncan McTavish, commented “Aria Restaurant and Bar has created a wonderful custom menu to complement our wines. The opportunity to taste our award winning range, especially the Ponui Island Pinot Gris, is further enhanced with the incentive to win a WORLD designer jacket and makes this a very special crafted, New Zealand experience!”