“Raising a glass with teammates at the close of play, when the game was done and the crowd was gone, they were the special moments.” - Ricky Ponting

Ponting Wines represents a harmonious collaboration between Ricky Ponting, one of Australia's most revered contemporary cricketers, and Ben Riggs, a distinguished Australian winemaker renowned for crafting uncompromising, high-quality wines. This extraordinary partnership brings together two masters of their respective crafts, celebrating their unwavering dedication and outstanding achievements. Notably, Ponting Wines has been consistently recognized and highly awarded, reflecting the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that defines this remarkable venture.

Close of Play is a wine of great character and style. Showing generous red berry fruits with touches of mint and clove. The palate has great depth, is soft, silky and wonderfully balanced.

“Soft and silky in style, this wine shows generous red berry fruits with touches of mint and clove. Langhorne Creek is famous for wines of pure drinking enjoyment, and this is a wine of great character and style.” - Ben Riggs