BY RAY JORDAN - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
In a glittering international career where the only reds and whites were those hurled at him by the world’s best bowlers, former Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting is launching reds and whites of his own – a wine brand, appropriately called, Ponting.
This is an excerpt from a feature in The West Australian, written by journalist Ray Jordan - one of Australia's most experienced wine journalists. Click below to read the full article.
Ray Jordan’s Verdict on Ponting Wines
These are the first wines under the Ponting label. It’s a solid range offering good value.
Ponting "First Session" Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Pungent crunchy and classically savvy from the Adelaide Hills. Lots of vibrant passionfruit characters here. Nice little wine. 90/100 | Shop Online Now
Ponting "Mowbray Boy" Pinot Noir 2019
Light savoury red cherry fruit with a nice infusion of oak. Light boded but with excellent palate length. 91/100 | Shop Online Now
Ponting "The Pinnacle" Shiraz 2017
Most appealing McLaren Vale shiraz with the dark chocolatey plumy fruit well to the fore. Nice tannin and oak combination. Could drink a bit of this. 91/100 | Shop Online Now
Ponting "Close of Play" Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Has the soft supple and smooth medium bodied that has made Langhorne Creek so popular. Lots of red berry and a lick of cedary oak. 91/100 | Shop Online Now