Ponting Wines is raising a glass to its biggest win yet. The Milestone '127' Barossa Shiraz 2022 has taken home a Gold Medal and two Trophies at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. This exceptional wine was awarded Best Australian Shiraz, winning both the 'Best Australian Shiraz' Trophy and the 'Best Barossa Valley Shiraz' Trophy, and scored an impressive 96/100 points.
This latest win adds to the growing list of accolades for the Milestone '127' Shiraz, including a Grand Gold medal at the 2025 Frankfurt International Trophy. With Father’s Day just around the corner and the Ashes cricket returning this summer, it’s the perfect time to celebrate.
Cricketing great and Ponting Wines co-founder Ricky Ponting said,
“We are so thrilled to receive this recognition for our Milestone ‘127’ Shiraz. We have always stayed true to creating high quality wines, uncompromising on the craftmanship. It is something we are very proud of, and significant recognition for the dedication we have put behind the Ponting Wines business to date.”
The Milestone '127' Shiraz is named after a milestone moment in Ponting’s career - his maiden Test century, scoring 127 runs against England at Headingley, Leeds during his first Ashes Test match in 1997. This innings was the beginning of a Test career that included 41 centuries, but few with the same personal impact.
Ponting reflected,
“The ‘127’ holds significant personal meaning for me, it takes me back to that incredible first Ashes Test in 1997. That day I probably played as well as I have in any test innings, which made it even more pleasing. That would be as close as any to my best.”
With Father’s Day approaching, Ponting also reflected on the influence of his own father:
“I’ll certainly be raising a glass to my dad this year. He has always led by example, and his dedication and commitment is something I have carried on in my life. I like to think that in every win I’ve had, there’s a little bit of dad’s example featured in it.”
“My dad never made a fuss about Father’s Day, nor would he expect or ask for any sort of celebration, and I reckon most Aussie dads are a bit the same” he added.
“But being able to bring a wine of this calibre home and sharing a glass with my family is something I will always cherish. It is one of the reasons we created Ponting Wines - to connect, create new memories, and relive old ones. These milestone moments are all about sharing a moment, sitting down with loved ones and celebrating with a glass of wine.”
Ponting Wines is a collaboration between Ricky Ponting and award-winning Australian winemaker Ben Riggs. Each wine reflects Ricky’s story and is carefully crafted by Ben to ensure flavour, structure, and complexity of the highest quality.
Ben Riggs said,
"This wine reflects some of the best Shiraz in Barossa. Hand-selected parcels of fruit from the cooler subregions of the Barossa Valley, including a batch from a vineyard planted over a century ago, were blended to create this milestone Shiraz.”
Made in a style that is fresh, vibrant, and elegant, the 2022 Milestone '127' is perfect for celebratory moments.
Ponting concluded,
“Whether you play sport, run a business or do anything in life, celebrating a milestone or a success is almost as important as achieving one.”
“We’re always proud of the awards our ‘127’ Shiraz receives, but to see it recognised like this, in London, in an Ashes year makes it even more meaningful.”
With Ashes fever officially in full force, ticket sales for the 2025–26 Men’s Ashes Series are soaring, setting the tone for an unforgettable summer of international cricket.
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The Milestone '127' Barossa Shiraz 2022 (RRP $40) is available now at pontingwines.com.au
