Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
At Hounds Run in the Grampians, winemaker Hadyn Black makes the most of his property's superlative natural setting, driven by an impulse towards invention, creativity and sustainability.
From the top of the hill at Hounds Run, magnificent 360-degree views stretch to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding ranges.
'I absolutely love making wines and being around grapes,' he says. The Grampians wine region was first planted in the 1860s, and many family-owned wineries are still in business and producing exceptional wines. The special soil here produces interesting flavours and textures, and there's huge variation across the region. 'Every little vineyard has its idiosyncrasies.'
At Hounds Run, Hadyn produces wines for his label Black & Ginger. 'We're a very small boutique producer. We produce some alternative varieties that are not well known in the Grampians.' While the majority of all wines made in the region are shiraz, Hadyn goes his own way with a grenache, a graciano, and Spanish and Portuguese blends.
It's makers like Hadyn that are ready to reignite that sense of adventure and connection that happens every time you travel. The Grampians is a thoroughly impressive place to visit, so it's high time to plan a trip.
At Hounds Run in the Grampians, winemaker Hadyn Black makes the most of his property's superlative natural setting, driven by an impulse towards invention, creativity and sustainability.
From the top of the hill at Hounds Run, magnificent 360-degree views stretch to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding ranges.
'I absolutely love making wines and being around grapes,' he says. The Grampians wine region was first planted in the 1860s, and many family-owned wineries are still in business and producing exceptional wines. The special soil here produces interesting flavours and textures, and there's huge variation across the region. 'Every little vineyard has its idiosyncrasies.'
At Hounds Run, Hadyn produces wines for his label Black & Ginger. 'We're a very small boutique producer. We produce some alternative varieties that are not well known in the Grampians.' While the majority of all wines made in the region are shiraz, Hadyn goes his own way with a grenache, a graciano, and Spanish and Portuguese blends.
It's makers like Hadyn that are ready to reignite that sense of adventure and connection that happens every time you travel. The Grampians is a thoroughly impressive place to visit, so it's high time to plan a trip.
