The home of the black sheep
Hugh Hamilton Wines is Australia’s oldest wine family, known for exceptional wines, unforgettable experiences, and an indomitable pioneering spirit.
185 years. 6 generations.
One family of black sheep.
Hugh Hamilton and his daughter Mary Hamilton are the 5th and 6th generation of the Australian Hamilton wine dynasty that stretches back over 185 years.
Our rascals, ratbags, drama queens and many other characters are all bottled up in some of Australia’s finest wines. This is a place where we take the wine seriously but not ourselves. It’s about living a quality lifestyle and having fun.
As we say, “every family has one”.
Aroma Pagoda 2024
45% Fiano | 25% Frontignac | 21% Gewurztraminer | 9% Vermentino
Evocative and elegant, a Pagoda is a multi-tiered tower, often with a high degree of ornamentation. Our Aroma Pagoda is much the same – layers of exotic aromatics, structured yet elegant, a temple of flavour…
Vegan friendly
🏆 93 Points – Wine Pilot
🏆 90 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
what we’re drinking THIS MONTH
The Oddball
Saperavi 2022
Saperavi is the world’s oldest grape variety. It originates in Georgia 8000 years ago
Hugh Hamilton was one of the first people in the country to plant Saperavi and has been fascinated by it for over two decades. The word Saperavi translates to ‘ink’ or ‘dye’ due to intense skin colour and red flesh. We call this Shiraz grown on a diet of lightning.
“The text book would no doubt say “don’t plant it”. However, I’m listening to the grapes. 22 vintages of Saperavi tells me year after year that this grape variety loves the terroir of McLaren Vale” – Hugh Hamilton
Vegan friendly
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pure black 2018
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Pure Quality | Pure History | Pure McLaren Vale
We set out to make a wine that Australia could be proud of.
Something so pure in quality that possesses such craft & style that
it would become an Australian icon.
visit the home of the black sheep
Perched up amongst the vineyards with a 270° view of McLaren Vale, our Cellar Door plays host to a range of unique tastings.
You’ll feel like family amongst our passionate team, with wines and tasting experiences to suit everyone’s tastes.
Every element of the Cellar Door has been designed to enhance your tasting and give you permission to settle in and engage with the wines and the surroundings.
sample the Black Sheep
Sample our most popular wines and find your new favourite!
All wines are full size 750ml bottles.
1 x ‘Aroma Pagoda’ Riesling Gewurztraminer Pinot Gris Frontignac
1 x ‘Agent Provocateur’ Grenache Frontignac Touriga Gewurztraminer
1 x ‘The Rascal’ Shiraz
1 x ‘The Villain’ Cabernet Sauvignon
2 x ‘Hugh’s Gone Nuts’ Almonds
join our flock
Are you someone who likes to do things differently?
So are we! With 185 years and six generations of winemaking, when you join Hugh Hamilton Wines Wine Club – the Black Sheep Club you will be welcomed into our family.
Black Sheep Club members are our number one priority. You will have access to extremely limited wines, and will be invited to exclusive events & experiences. There is only one question you need to ask now…
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