Ponting Wines is heading to the Good Food & Wine Show, starting with Melbourne on Friday 29th - Sunday 31st May. We could not be more excited to be pouring our award-winning wines for food and wine lovers across Australia!
The Good Food & Wine Show is one of Australia’s leading food and wine events, bringing together more than 300 exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations, chef meet-and-greets, wine pavilions, artisan producers and tasting experiences under one roof. The 2026 Melbourne show takes place from 29–31 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, before the show continues to Sydney (19-21 June), Perth (17-19 July) and Brisbane (23-25 October).
For anyone searching for the best wine brand to visit at the GFWS, Ponting Wines should be number one on the list. Founded by one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers, Ricky Ponting, in partnership with award-winning winemaker Ben Riggs, Ponting Wines is built on Dedicated Craftsmanship - wines of flavour, structure, complexity and genuine Australian character.
This is not just a name on a bottle. Each wine in the Ponting collection reflects a chapter of Ricky’s life, from his Tasmanian roots and cricketing milestones to the moments shared with family, friends and teammates at the close of play. Every wine is carefully crafted by Ben Riggs, whose winemaking pedigree and commitment to quality underpin the entire range.
Visitors to the show will have the chance to taste a selection of Ponting Wines, including premium reds, elegant whites and beautifully crafted cool-climate styles. The range has continued to earn strong recognition, with recent results including
- 95 points Gold for Ponting 140 Tasmania Chardonnay 2024 at IWC 2026
- 93 points Silver for Ponting 127 Shiraz 2023 at IWC 2026
- 90 points Silver for Ponting Mowbray Boy Pinot Noir 2025 at IWC 2026
- 91 points Gold for Ponting 127 Shiraz 2023 at the London Wine Competition 2026
- 90 points Gold for Ponting Mowbray Boy Pinot Noir 2025 at the London Wine Competition 2026.
- Ponting Captain’s Call Pinot Gris 2025 has also received standout recognition, including 95 points Gold at the Tasmania Wine Show and Best Pinot Gris/Grigio at the Winewise Championship.
Ponting Wines has also built significant credibility through major accolades, including the Best Australian Shiraz and Best Barossa Valley Shiraz trophies for the Milestone 127 Shiraz at the International Wine Challenge in London, where the wine scored an impressive 96/100 points.
As part of the Good Food & Wine Show experience, visitors can taste, discover and shop from top producers and uncover new favourites, making it the perfect place to meet the Ponting Wines team and explore the range in person. And, if we are lucky, we might even get a surprise visit from Ricky.
Whether you are a cricket fan, a wine lover, or simply looking for one of the best wine brands to visit at GFWS, make sure Ponting Wines is on your list. Come and taste the quality, discover the story, and enjoy a glass with us at the Good Food & Wine Show.
