Manly Cricket is delighted to announce a new partnership with Ponting Wines, who will join our suite of Business Club level partners from the 2025/26 season onward.
This collaboration represents not only a strong commercial alignment but also a natural convergence of values – between a cricket club committed to excellence and community, and a wine label born of one of Australia’s greatest cricketers.
About Ponting Wines
Ponting Wines is a collaboration between Ricky Ponting and award-winning winemaker Ben Riggs, dedicated to crafting premium wines that reflect skill, structure and elegance. Their objective has always been to rise above the “celebrity wine” label and instead produce wines of substance—where grapes, terroir and winemaking finesse combine to tell a story of life, passion and legacy.
They have launched a number of signature wines across key regions and varietals. Some highlights include:
• Ponting “First Session” Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc
• Ponting “Top Order” Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
• Ponting “Captain’s Call” Tasmanian Pinot Gris
• They also produce red wines such as The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz (a wine with gravitas and structure, intended to echo the intensity of iconic cricket battles)
• Other expressions include their “Ultimate Ponting Wines Pack,” featuring selections like Ponting “366”, Rianna Rosé, Close of Play Cabernet Sauvignon, 127 Shiraz, and the like.
• Their Mowbray Boy Tasmania Pinot Noir draws upon Ricky’s childhood connections to Tasmania and the Mowbray cricket club.
Ponting Wines has already earned recognition and distribution traction: for instance, their wines are featured onboard Royal Caribbean cruise vessels, where six of their award-winning wines—including First Session and Mowbray Boy—are available by the glass or bottle.
In all, Ponting Wines is focused on long-term brand building, careful vineyard sourcing, consistent quality, and telling the story of cricket, passion and place in each bottle.
Why This Partnership Works
There is a strong and authentic symmetry between Manly Cricket and Ponting Wines. Both are rooted in heritage, sporting excellence and community, and the Ponting name carries immense respect in Australian cricket—aligning a wine brand with our club builds on that legacy.
Our shared pursuit of high standards – on the field, in club operations, and in product quality – is a perfect match, and it is also fair to say that Ponting Wines’ carefully curated wine expressions echo the discipline and artistry we value in cricket.
Bringing Ponting Wines into our fold not only enriches our commercial and hospitality offerings, but elevates the experience for our members, guests and event audiences.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Manly Cricket and come on board as a Business Club level partner,” said David Krenich, co-founder of Ponting Wines.
“Ponting Wines is about legacy, precision and quality – values that mirror those of Manly Cricket. Supplying wine for the Ashes Luncheon and other club events is especially meaningful, as cricket and wine have always shared an elevated camaraderie. We look forward to building something lasting together.”
Manly President Andrew Fraser was equally as excited.
“On behalf of Manly Cricket, I extend a warm welcome to Ponting Wines,” said Fraser.
“Their ambition in the wine industry, their dedication to excellence and their deep cricketing association make this partnership a fantastic fit. We are excited to have Ponting Wines accompany us at events like the Ashes Luncheon, and to showcase their wines to our members and guests. Together, we hope to raise both the bar – and the glass.”
What to Expect for Our Members & Partners
As part of this partnership, Ponting Wines will play a major role in our upcoming Ashes Luncheon—serving as our official wine supplier for the event. Their presence will add gravitas to a marquee occasion in our calendar.
They will also take pride of place around Manly Oval on game day, as well as take up various digital assets, including powering our “Manly Milestones” posts on our various social media platforms.
There will be opportunities for wine tastings, member offers, promotions and hospitality tie-ins, Exclusive access or discounts to select Ponting Wines for our community, as well as the potential for joint content, storytelling and marketing leverage (e.g. wine + cricket narratives).
Of course, the elevated profile of our Ashes Luncheon with Ponting as wine partner is a huge boon for the event.
We are very excited about this partnership and believe it will enhance our club’s appeal, enrich our hospitality experience, and strengthen the connection between our sporting and commercial communities. Please join us in welcoming Ponting Wines to the Manly Cricket family.
Click here if you would like to purchase tickets to our Ashes Luncheon.
