Black and Ginger Wines

The Black & Ginger story begins with two friends from Perth; Hadyn Black, a winemaker working in Great Western in the Grampians wine region and Darcy Naunton (the Ginger), an entrepreneur based in Sydney. Their friendship began in 2002, after attending the same high school and has developed further with a common bond and love of enjoying the great outdoors, particularly the area around Great Western and the Grampians. In addition to camping, four-wheel driving and fishing trips, Black and Naunton have spent their time in and around the vineyards and wineries of Great Western and from this grew into a desire to create a wine of their own. In 2015, they took the leap and purchased one tonne of grapes from renowned vineyard, Malakoff Estate, and they have continued to produce high quality wines since.

The Black & Ginger brand is symbolic of the contrasting background of its founders. The stark contrast of the colour palette and the integration of stylistic cues of old and new, representative of two friends. Friends who’s daily lives could not be more different yet have found a common passion for wine and the outdoors. Black, a Victorian country boy in his early days, returned to his roots to pursue his love of wine; and Naunton, raised in Perth, moved to Melbourne then Sydney to pursue a career in finance and technology, have found a connection around their love of wine.

Black & Naunton have done a bit of soul searching on who they are as winemakers and after 10 years, they are realising their place as the next generation of winemakers that are dictating the trends rather than following them. Black & Ginger is a brand that pushes the Grampians region to its limits and that pushes the boundaries of what the local region is capable of. They experiment with varieties, methods and styles to produce something different. Their confidence as quality winemakers lets them take the weird and wonderful grapes of the region and produce something that is neither typical of the Grampians nor what you would expect of the varietal. 

Visitors can experience their wines at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed, a relaxed cellar door located next door to Barney’s Bar & Bistro in Pomonal. Designed to feel informal and welcoming rather than traditional, the Wine Shed invites guests to slow down, explore the range and enjoy wine in a way that feels personal. Tastings are designed to share, they are flexible and approachable, encouraging conversation, discovery and connection.

Beyond tastings, Black & Ginger is known for its lively calendar of events and experiences. From wine and music pairings, creative workshops and themed tastings to winemaker dinners, events are designed to showcase not just the wines, but the broader Grampians community of producers, chefs, artists and creatives.

At its core, Black & Ginger Wines is about people and place — interesting wines for interesting people, shaped by the landscape of the Grampians and brought to life through genuine hospitality and memorable experiences.

Hounds Run Vineyard, where they grow their premium organic shiraz and merlot, is home a boutique and secluded off-grid and sustainable Tiny House accommodation where guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the region and feel a world away from the real world. 

Visit Hounds Run Vineyard to book your secluded Grampians getaway.