For as far back as scrolls could roll, poets, philosophers and even the common man have only sung praises for the majestic grape. Sight, smell, swirl, taste and repeat&mdashthat&rsquos the motto we like to live by. Taking the love for vino a notch higher, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting recently ventured into the world of wineries.

The cricketing legend launched his own range of fine wines in collaboration with award-winning Australian wine-maker and founder of Mr Riggs Wine Company, Ben Riggs, under the label &lsquoPonting Wines&rsquo. Carefully crafted to ensure the highest quality of flavour, structure and complexity, each wine has been named after a significant event in Ponting&rsquos career. Wines that are currently available include Pioneer Chardonnay, Mowbray Boy Pinot Noir, Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz, and close of Play Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon.

A pack of six costs $149,&nbspsee threekingswinemerchants.com.au.