Australia’s biggest summer of cricket is almost here - and to celebrate, we’re bringing you an exclusive opportunity to wine, dine and share stories with one of Australia’s most iconic cricket captains, Ricky Ponting.
Across four special events in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, guests will enjoy an unforgettable combination of award-winning Ponting wines, gourmet dining and Ashes-inspired storytelling, all leading into or coinciding with the 2025-26 Ashes Test Series on home soil.
Seats are extremely limited for each event - this is a rare chance to spend an afternoon or evening with Ricky Ponting, hearing stories from the pitch while enjoying world-class food and award-winning wine.
PERTH – Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Royal Perth Golf Club
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm sit-down
Tickets: $150 per person
Includes: Four-course dinner paired with Ponting Wines
Kick off the Ashes summer in style with an elegant evening of food, wine and conversation at one of Perth’s most prestigious venues. Enjoy a sumptuous menu designed to complement Ponting’s award-winning wines, as Ricky shares insights from his Ashes career and reflections on a life at the pinnacle of Test cricket.
This event coincides with the opening day of the First Ashes Test at Optus Stadium (21 – 25 Nov 2025) — the perfect way to start your Ashes week in Perth.
SYDNEY – Wednesday 26 November 2025
Venue: Glass Brasserie, The Hilton Sydney
Time: 6:00 pm
Tickets: $300 per person | Tables of 10 – $2,500
Hosted by: Wallaby legend Matt Burke
As Ashes fever sweeps the nation, Sydney plays host to a truly memorable evening that celebrates leadership, legacy and the spirit of competition that defines Australian sport. Held at the Hilton’s acclaimed Glass Brasserie, guests will enjoy a refined three-course dinner paired with Ponting Wines, while Ricky shares insights from his storied career, both on the field and in the vineyard.
Hosted by Matt Burke, this exclusive event captures the excitement of the Ashes summer, blending world-class food, fine wine and rich conversation. With proceeds supporting SpinalCure Australia and The Ponting Foundation, it’s a night that embodies the best of sport, storytelling and purpose.
BRISBANE – Thursday 4 December 2025
Venue: Howard Smith Wharves – Rivershed
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Lunch Event)
Tickets: From $400 per person
Presented by: Queensland Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Ponting Wines
Celebrate the return of the Ashes in Brisbane with the Queensland Cricket Foundation Ashes Test Lunch presented by Ponting Wines.
Hosted at the spectacular Howard Smith Wharves – Rivershed, guests will indulge in a 3-hour beverage package and 2-course meal while hearing from special guest Ricky Ponting AO.
Enjoy a relaxed yet premium afternoon of storytelling, wine, and cricket camaraderie, all while supporting a great cause, with all proceeds going to support the Queensland Cricket Foundation’s mission to make cricket more accessible.
This event coincides with the Second Ashes Test (Day/Night) at The Gabba – 4 to 8 December 2025, making it the perfect way to begin your Test week in Queensland.
Optional transport to The Gabba available for $400 ticket holders (departing 1:00 pm)
As official wine partner of Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Heat, Ponting Wines is proud to support this special Ashes event that blends purpose with passion.
ADELAIDE – Thursday 18 December 2025
Venue: Yakisán Restaurant 88 O'Connell Street, Nth Adelaide
Rounding out the series, the Adelaide edition blends modern dining with timeless cricket nostalgia. Hosted at Yakisan, a bold and immersive rooftop venue that fuses Japanese and Korean influences with fire-driven cooking in a 200-seat space featuring multiple open kitchens.
Expect an elevated evening where fine wine, premium cuisine and insightful storytelling converge.
Perfectly timed with the Third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval (17 – 21 Dec 2025), this event offers the ideal balance of sophistication, sport and storytelling.
For all booking enquiries please contact book@yakisan.com.au
✨ Bonus numbered and signed ‘127’ Magnum Opportunity - Exclusively for the Ashes ‘Wine & Dine’ Series
In addition to the evening’s dining and wine experiences, each event offers access to an exclusive limited-edition release: a numbered magnum of the award-winning Ponting Milestone '127' Barossa Shiraz 2022, personally signed by Ricky Ponting and available free of charge with wine purchases made on the night.
Not only is the Milestone ‘127’ Shiraz named after Ricky’s maiden Test century (127 runs against England at Headingley, 1997) marking a milestone moment in Australian cricket, but our much loved 2022 vintage has earned the very epitome of honours - claiming the “Best Australian Shiraz” Trophy and “Best Barossa Valley Shiraz” Trophy at the International Wine Challenge in London, achieving a superb 96/100 points.
These magnums are extremely limited - once they’re gone, they’re gone - underscoring both the rarity and the prestige of this offering.
✨ Don’t miss out - Book now
This is far more than a meal - it’s your chance to experience the stories, spirit and craftsmanship behind the Ponting Wines collection, told firsthand by the man whose name they bear.
Seats for each event are strictly limited, and this extra magnum incentive elevates the experience into something truly special. Secure your spot early and be part of Ponting’s Ashes Sojourn - where wine, cricket and storytelling meet in grand style.
Book your tickets now.
