The Black & Ginger Wines Story
Taste the wild side!
What happens when two long-time mates, Hadyn Black and Darcy “Ginger” Naunton, turn their passion for wine into something more? Black & Ginger Wines was born. With a love for the unconventional, we craft wines from alternative grape varietals, as well as some classic, sourced primarily from The Grampians in Victoria but also source grapes from neighbouring wine regions and occasionally further afield—always with the goal of making bloody good drops that are vibrant, intriguing, and full of character.
Based in the stunning Grampians Wine Region, we’re proud members of Grampians Wine, continuing to push the boundaries while staying true to the craft.
What is Black & Ginger Wines?
Black & Ginger Wines is a small, independent winery based in the heart of Victoria’s Grampians region, producing handcrafted, small-batch wines known for bold flavour, personality, and a strong sense of place.
We combine premium regional fruit with playful storytelling, dog-friendly hospitality, and immersive tasting experiences at our cellar door in Pomonal, designed for curious wine drinkers.
What kind of wines do we make?
Black & Ginger crafts expressive small-batch wines including Shiraz, Riesling, Grenache, Vermentino, Graciano and other alternative varietals, showcasing both Grampians and Victorian fruit. Black & Ginger wines are made for curious wine drinkers, adventurous palates, and visitors who love character filled wines paired with relaxed, dog-friendly cellar door experiences.
Why the Grampians?
The Grampians is one of Australia’s most distinctive cool-climate wine regions, shaped by ancient soils, altitude, and dramatic natural landscapes. The region is especially renowned for Shiraz and Riesling, producing wines with natural acidity, structure, and longevity.
At Black & Ginger, we both grow our own fruit, at Hounds Run Vineyard and work closely with trusted regional growers to showcase the diversity of the Grampians, crafting wines that reflect both vineyard character and vintage conditions — wines that feel grounded, expressive, and unmistakably from place. We’ll also source quality fruit from neighbouring regions when we find something we like.
Signature Wines
Each Black & Ginger wine is named and styled to reflect a personality, story, or moment — blending serious winemaking with a sense of fun. These wines represent our core styles and the way we like to express place, vintage, and character.
Miss Piggy
A very approachable wine that balances rich aromatics with freshness. Miss Piggy is all about drinkability, texture, and having a bit of fun.
Lucy’s Rosé
Bright, fresh, and balanced, Lucy’s Rosé is made for easy drinking and shared moments. A wine that brings energy, lift, and a sense of play to the table.
Cinco Rojas
A vibrant, medium-bodied Iberian red blend designed for versatility and food. Cinco Rojas leans into balance and approachability, offering depth and a little touch of spice.
Lily’s Block Shiraz
An expressive and elegant Shiraz that reflects the power and character the Grampians is known for. Depth, spice, and length sit at the heart of this wine.
Grenache Nouveau
Light, fruity and moreish. Grenache Nouveau celebrates freshness, a fun, early-release style that showcases fruit, energy, and drink-now appeal.
At the heart of Black & Ginger wines is Hounds Run Vineyard, an organically farmed property in the Grampians named after Paddy and Hunter, Hadyn and Lucy’s Hounds. The vineyard is where wine begins — shaped by frost, fire, drought and a deep respect for the land that defines what grows here.
Hounds Run is also somewhere you can stay. Perched above the vines, the Hounds Run Tiny House offers 360-degree views across the Grampians, the Black Range and Sugarloaf Hill. It’s off-grid, genuinely secluded, and at night the skies are dark enough to see the Milky Way from the queen bed. Featured in Broadsheet’s Victoria’s Best Winery Accommodation — it’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow right down.
Black & Ginger Wines is what the vineyard becomes in the glass — small-batch and expressive, built around regional heroes Shiraz and Riesling alongside more adventurous releases that reflect Hadyn’s curiosity as a winemaker. Each wine carries a name: a woman, a story, a piece of this place, a piece of the world that matters to the people who made it.
Hounds Run grows the fruit. Black & Ginger brings it to life. This is wine made from somewhere that means something. This is wine made from a place, by people who chose it deliberately. That’s the whole story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black & Ginger Wines is a small-batch wine producer based in the Grampians. Established in 2015 by winemaker Hadyn Black and his best mate Darcy (a red head), the label is now run day-to-day by Hadyn and his wife Lucy. We grow some of our own fruit at Hounds Run Vineyard and buy from local growers. The Black & Ginger Wine Shed, our cellar door in Pomonal, is a laid-back, eclectic hideaway — guests are invited to pull up a chair or sink into a lounge for a wine tasting or glass of wine.
Black & Ginger Wines is based in Victoria’s Grampians Wine region. Guests can enjoy wine tasting experiences, glasses of wine, local beers and a limited range of cocktails at the Wine Shed, our cellar door. We’re at 3447a Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, Victoria 3381.
The Black & Ginger Wine Shed is open Thursday to Sunday 12-6pm. Open late for special events and available for private functions after hours. Some seasonal closures apply. Check current hours on Google
Yes. Black & Ginger Wines is proudly dog-friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs on a lead both outdoors and indoors (when food is not being served). We have a few dog beds available for guest use so your four-legged friend can settle in while you sip.
Bookings are preferred, especially on long weekends and peak visitation periods, however walk-ins are always welcome when space allows. Bookings can be made via our reservations page.
Please note: the Sip Your Way tasting experience is designed to share — one booking covers a flight of wines for the table, not per person. If you’re unsure how many tastings to book, get in touch and we’ll help.
Black & Ginger produces small-batch expressive styles of wine with a focus on alternative varieties, such as Grenache, Vermentino and Graciano along with regional heroes Riesling & Shiraz, highlighting Grampians character and personality.
Yes. The Black & Ginger Wine Shed is located within the same building as Barney’s Bar & Bistro, whose full menu is available to enjoy at the Wine Shed during lunch service, Friday to Sunday 12–2pm. Snacks are available in-house at all times. BYO picnics are also welcome — the Pomonal General Store stocks a delicious range of regional cheeses, dips and crackers.
Yes. The Black & Ginger Wine Shed welcomes small and large groups. Bookings are essential for groups of 8 or more — please email us at wineshed@blackandginger.com.au to arrange. The Wine Shed is also available for private functions after hours.
Hounds Run Vineyard is the home of Black & Ginger Wines — a small, certified organic vineyard and working farm in Great Western, in the Grampians wine region. It’s where winemaker Hadyn Black and Lucy grow the estate Shiraz and Merlot that find their way into some of our most loved wines. Perched on a gentle hill with sweeping 360° views of the Grampians, the Black Range and Sugarloaf Hill, Hounds Run is also home to an off-grid Tiny House stay — named one of Victoria’s best winery accommodation experiences by Broadsheet. Book your stay at houndsrun.com.au
We prioritise working with growers who follow sustainable practices and focus on minimal intervention winemaking where possible. Our estate grown wines from our home, Hounds Run Vineyard, are produced with 100% certified organic fruit.
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