Winter Solstice Festival with Black & Ginger & Coal Catering

When the day gets shorter, lunch gets longer.

Join us for A Long Lunch on the Shortest Day — where Black & Ginger Wines teams up with Tom Ballinger of Coal Catering for a seasonal long, slow, flavour-packed afternoon alongside live music performed by local legends, The Double Agents & The Doodads. 

Tom is all about cooking with fire, flavour and instinct. His approach is simple — great produce, cooked well — Expect a fire-driven menu, made for the season — generous, a little indulgent, and best enjoyed with a full glass in hand. We’ll take care of the food and wine, you just settle in.

If the daylight’s cutting out early, we may as well make the most of what’s left of it. After all, no one ever complained about a lunch that went on too long.

If you’ve been waiting to experience Tom’s cooking beyond the rush of Grampians Grape Escape, this is your chance. 

What's included in the ticket: Food, lots of food, live music, fire drums and a glass of wine! Of course we will have plenty of wine on hand including limited museum releases. 

Tickets are strictly limited. Book by the 10th June, don’t miss out! 

Where: The Black & Ginger wine shed, 3447a Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal, VIC 3381
When: 2-6pm, Sunday 21st June 2026
Cost: $95pp - LONG LUNCH SOLD OUT

Join us for LIVE MUSIC, WINE & Barney's Food Truck from 5-8pm instead
When: 5-8pm, Sunday 21st June 2026
Cost: $15pp