A partnership grounded in creativity, history, and a shared way of seeing the world. Our collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ballarat brings wine and art together — from the goldfields to today — with stories, people, and a sense of place at the centre of it all.
Hounds Run is more than a vineyard and Black & Ginger is more than a wine label. It’s an ecosystem. The land, the wine, and the people who experience it are all part of the same story. Hounds Run provides the foundation. Black & Ginger brings the energy. Together, they create something that feels real, grounded and alive — a true reflection of the Grampians.
The Hunter is a tribute to a big dog with a big bark and an even bigger heart. A cane-cut Riesling that balances concentrated sweetness with bright acidity, this is a wine that’s bold on first impression and beautifully gentle at its core.
It doesn’t matter what draws you to the Grampians — hiking in the mountains, a peaceful retreat, native wildlife or wild flowers, 4WD tracks or the sensational wines — we all need to eat and a place to rest our heads. Here are some of my favourite spots. – Hadyn Black
Decanting sounds fancy, but really it’s just giving your wine a moment to breathe. Here’s what it actually does, when it’s worth doing, and how to get it right without overthinking it.
