TWO ISLAND WINES
TASMANIA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
PONTING WINES
DEDICATED CRAFTSMANSHIP
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PONTING WINES.
Ponting Winesis the result of a unique partnership between one of Australia's greatest sporting icons, Ricky Ponting, and acclaimed Australian winemaker Ben Riggs.
United by a shared pursuit of excellence, the pair created Ponting Wines to celebrate dedication, craftsmanship, and the rewards of striving to be the very best. Their combined passion has produced a range of wines that are approachable, expressive, and unmistakably Australian.
Ricky Ponting is regarded as one of the most successful cricketers in the history of the game. Ben Riggs—better known throughout the Australian wine industry as "Mr Riggs"—has spent more than 35 years crafting exceptional wines, earning an outstanding reputation as one of Australia's most respected winemakers.
Drawing on Ben's decades of experience and Ricky's uncompromising standards, Ponting Wines delivers wines of character, quality, and consistency that can be enjoyed around the dinner table, shared with friends, or opened to celebrate life's special moments.
Big, bold and full of character, yet balanced with finesse, elegance and exceptional texture. That's the hallmark of Ben Riggs' winemaking philosophy.
Working from his winery in South Australia, Ben carefully sources premium fruit from some of Australia's most renowned wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and Coonawarra. His long-standing relationships with trusted growers, built over more than 35 years in the Australian wine industry, allow him access to exceptional vineyards and consistently outstanding fruit.
The result is a collection of wines that showcase the very best of Australia's diverse wine regions while remaining true to Ben's uncompromising approach to quality.
Alongside Ben is Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting, whose pursuit of excellence throughout his sporting career mirrors Ben's dedication to his craft. As co-founder of Ponting Wines, Ricky has helped create a brand that celebrates commitment, passion and achievement—values that are reflected in every bottle.
Together, Ben Riggs and Ricky Ponting have created a range of wines that combines world-class winemaking with one of Australia's most recognised sporting names, delivering wines that are as authentic as the people behind them.
RICKY'S WINE SELECTION
Each wine reflects Ricky’s life and has been carefully crafted by Ben to ensure flavour, structure and complexity are of the highest quality.
"Since we first met, Rianna has been very influential in broadening my exposure to wine. Together we share a passion for wine and like most , we both enjoy relaxing on a weekend afternoon together with a glass of wine." - Ricky Ponting
The Tasmanian Chardonnay and the Mowbray Boy Pinot Noir are born from Ricky’s love of Tasmania. These wines acknowledge his family heritage and his formative years at the Mowbray Cricket Club as a child protege.
The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz honours the most famous of all cricket battles, the Ashes. As does Ricky's 127 Shiraz, his first Ashes Test and his maiden test century.
The Close of Play Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of great character and style. A wine that acknowledges the special moments with teammates, and raising a glass with team mates at the close of play.
RICKY PONTING
Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful cricketers of all time. After making his first-class debut at the age of 17, Ricky went on to become the most successful Australian cricket captain of all time, with results including a five-nil whitewash of England in the 2006/07 Ashes series.
Ricky was a member of three World Cup winning teams including two as captain, and he remains Australia’s leading run scorer in Test and ODI cricket
Since 2002 Ricky and his wife Rianna have raised more than $10 million to help young Australians and their families beat cancer. In 2008 Ricky and Rianna established the Ponting Foundation to provide focus to their fundraising efforts. Ricky’s philanthropic efforts and sporting achievements were recognised in 2012 when Ricky was awarded an Order of Australia honour.