
Black & Ginger Wines
Grampians
The Black & Ginger story begins with friends Hadyn Black, a winemaker from Great Western, and Darcy Naunton, an entrepreneur based in Sydney, whose friendship began in 2002. Bonding over camping, four-wheel driving, fishing and beards, they also shared a passion for the vineyards and wineries of Great Western.
Winemaker Hadyn completed his first vintage at Giants Steps Yarra Valley before moving to Galli Estate and then Best’s Wines along with two vintages in Napa Valley USA. Hadyn has worked alongside some of the most respected winemakers in Australia. Steve Flamsteed, Ben Ranken and Justin Purser have all had a big impact on his approach to making wines, they all have a different approach themselves and Hadyn has acquired different skills from all of them.
With 10 vintages under their belts, they've honed their identity as trendsetters rather than followers, pushing the Grampians region to its limits. They experiment with local and alternative grape varietals, crafting wines that break the mould.
The Feminine Touch: Hadyn and Darcy honour the influential women in their lives by naming their wines after them. Each wine reflects a story, style, myth, or quality embodied by the woman it's named after. For example, Lorelei Gewürztraminer is named after a seductive mythological figure, while L'Amante Nebbiolo, meaning 'the Lover' in Italian, exudes sensuality and Lucy’s Rosé, named after Hadyn’s wife, because she kept bugging him to make a Rosé. Lily's Block Shiraz, made with fruit from their certified organic sister vineyard, Hounds Run, pays tribute to Hadyn's late mother, Lily, who helped cultivate the grapes but never tasted the final product. In naming their wines after women, Black & Ginger Wine celebrates the remarkable women who have shaped their lives.
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16665 km