We’re still pinching ourselves! At the 2026 East Grampians Business Awards, Black & Ginger Wines was named Business of the Year, and took home the Future Ready and Made Here awards too. To top it off, we were runner-up in Experience Creator. It’s a big moment for our small-batch team, and we’re feeling very grateful.
Some collaborations just make sense — and this one feels like it was always going to happen. Black & Ginger has partnered with the Art Gallery of Ballarat, bringing wine, story and a shared love of creativity to one of regional Victoria’s most iconic cultural spaces.
Two brands, one piece of land, and a shared commitment to doing things properly. Here’s the story of how Hounds Run Vineyard and Black & Ginger Wines work together — and why the distinction between them matters.
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.
Nobody knows the Grampians like someone who lives and works here. Winemaker Hadyn shares his honest picks — where to stay, eat, drink and explore in one of Victoria’s most spectacular regions.
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.
Named for Darcy’s mum — whose nickname is actually Ginger — The Virginia is a small-batch Merlot with real soul. Estate-grown, aged in older French oak, and awarded 94 points by two of Australia’s top reviewers.
A decade of wine, friendship and great stories — and we celebrated the way it deserved. Here’s a look back at the night we toasted ten years of Black & Ginger, and what’s coming next.
It started with a single tonne of Shiraz and a conversation between two mates. Ten years, 14 wines and 18 varieties later, Hadyn and Darcy look back at the journey — and what keeps them going.
Italy’s great grapes are finding a new home in Australia — and the results are worth paying attention to. From Vermentino to Nebbiolo, here are six varieties thriving in Australian wine regions, including right here in the Grampians.
From Cairns to Ballarat, it was a big winter on the road for Black & Ginger. Here’s where we’ve been — tastings, dinners, wine walks and everything in between.
