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Ricky Ponting Pinnacle Shiraz
Suitable for vegetariansProduct information
Ricky Ponting Pinnacle Shiraz
Country of Origin
Australia
Serving Suggestions
The perfect wine worth sharing with family and friends as a finale at any get together.
Package Type
Glass Bottle
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Recycling Information
Fully Recyclable
Brand
Ricky Ponting
Country of Packing
Australia
Return To Address
Ricky Ponting Wines & Ben Riggs
Allergen Information
Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians
ABV (%)
14.5
Units
12
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Distinctive McLaren Vale characteristics shine through The Pinnacle. Sweet, soft, warm tannins whilst the palate is rich berry fruits, black pepper, nutmeg and cloves. A big, rich and complex Shiraz, with finesse, texture and elegance. This wine pays homage not only to McLaren Vale, but to the pinnacle of the cricketing world, the Ashes.
History
This wine honours the most famous of all cricket battles, the Ashes. Rickys career against England was uncompromising, with no quarter asked or given of his opponents. From 35 tests played, he captained 18, scored eight centuries and 2,476 test runs.
Ponting Wines is a collaboration between one of Australias most celebrated cricketers, Ricky Ponting and Ben Riggs, an award-winning Australian winemaker known for uncompromising, high quality wines. Masters of their craft, their partnership has been forged to celebrate their dedication and achievements.
Each wine reflects Rickys life and has been carefully crafted by Ben to ensure flavour, structure and complexity are of the highest quality
Regional Information
McLaren Vale is one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world, with over 40 geologies present throughout the region. McLaren Vale enjoys a Mediterranean climate driven by dominant winter rainfall, low humidity, warm summers, and the moderating influence of the nearby Gulf St Vincent.
2021 was one of the best vintages in McLaren Vale in recent years, good winter rains set up the start of growing season. Vines grew quickly with an unusually dry summer and early autumn.
Current Vintage
2021
Vinification Details
McLaren Vale enjoyed healthy yields, bolstered by early February rainfall, and the equal earliest start of vintage on record, triggered by some February heat. A mild Autumn kept sugar levels at bay and furnished excellent quality in whites and reds, with strong varietal definition, concentrated aromatics and deep colours and tannins in red varieties.
Fermented in traditional open fermenters, and following pressing, finished in 35% new oak. Approximately 80% French, 20% American.
Vineyard parcels were kept separate during fermentation and maturation, with blending three months prior to bottling.
Producer
Ricky Ponting Wines & Ben Riggs
Agent
Boutinot Wines
Winemaker
Ben Riggs
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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