exclusive Black Sheep events
Our Black Sheep Club members have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes winery events. Just another benefit for our favourite group of rascals and reprobates!
Black Sheep LET LOOSE LUNCHES
We’re taking the Black Sheep on tour.
Across the country, we’re opening the cellar and the stories – pouring exceptional new wines alongside a few special releases we’ve been holding onto.
Join Mary Hamilton and the team for a dining experience designed to spark conversation, curiosity, and a little mischief along the way.
Dates are now locked in, with tickets being released city by city. With limited seats at each event, it’s worth keeping a close eye.
Click below to explore your city and be first in line when tickets go live.
BARREL TO BOTTLE
Join Mary and our winemaker, Nic, as you step into the role of a winemaker for the day, bottling your very own single-barrel wines while learning the art and craft of winemaking in an immersive, hands-on experience.
On Saturday, October 31st, 2026, you have the chance to go behind the scenes, get hands-on experience with the winemaking equipment, and enjoy a full day packed with learning and excitement. You’ll not only have the opportunity to be a winemaker for the day but also to meet the Hugh Hamilton Wines team and become part of the Black Sheep story.
EUROPEAN CRUISE 2027
Mary Hamilton invites you to join her on an unforgettable journey through France, Spain and Portugal, created especially for lovers of wine, food and culture.
Wine Roads of France & Portugal is an 18-day luxury river cruise from Bordeaux to Lisbon, departing 22nd August and returning 8th September 2027.
Discover two of Europe’s most iconic wine regions in one seamless adventure. Wander historic streets, explore world-class vineyards, savour regional cuisine and soak in the landscapes that have shaped some of the world’s most celebrated wines, all while enjoying the ease and elegance of relaxed, all-inclusive river cruising.
This is more than a holiday. It’s a rare opportunity to travel with Mary, share stories over a glass (or two), and experience Europe’s great wine roads alongside fellow members and friends of Hugh Hamilton Wines.
Black Sheep CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING NIGHT
It’s always a pleasure to catch up with all our Black Sheep Club members and open the warehouse doors for another year of festive Christmas magic.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19th, 2026, when we welcome you to stock up on your favourites, find perfect gifts, and enjoy exclusive member offers available only at this special event.
Let us help you make this season sparkle — with bold wines, warm company, and a little holiday cheer straight from the Vale.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
shearing the vines 2026
Shearing the Vines is an exclusive event for Black Sheep Club members. This year, this event was held on Saturday, 21st March, 2026. This was a truly rare opportunity to hand-harvest some of South Australia’s oldest vines. 118 years old, to be exact.
After a morning in the vineyard, the Hugh Hamilton Wines team hosted our members for a long, indulgent lunch paired with fine wine in our rustic shearing shed.
Two years after this vintage, members will have access to bottles of Shearers Cut 2026 with THEIR NAME proudly displayed on the back label.
black sheep club events
The Black Sheep Club is your backstage pass to hands-on experiences at the winery and with the Hamilton family.
Shearing the Vines
A unique opportunity to hand-shear some of our most prized grapes on our Black Sheep Vineyard in McLaren Vale.
EUROPEAN CRUISE
In true Black Sheep fashion, we’re flipping the script and taking our mischief on the rivers of France. From the Rhône to the Seine, this is your chance to raise a glass with Mary and a select few wine lovers while cruising past castles, cellars and cafés.
Barrel to Bottle
Our Black Sheep Club members are invited behind the scenes with Hugh and Mary to explore the influences of oak. You’ll then hand bottle and label Shiraz direct from the barrel.
Pure Black Tie Dinner
The story began nearly two centuries ago when the Hamilton family planted grape vines in South Australia in 1837 and made the first wine in the colony. Pure Black is an invitation-only event and occurs in line with the release of next ‘Pure Black’ vintage.
The perfect corporate experience
Our Black Sheep Vineyard in an earlier life was called Cornucopia, due to an abundance of different fruit trees. Cornucopiacation combines education, a hands-on harvesting experience, fine dining and being part of the creation of an Amarone style Shiraz from our 111-year-old vines. It is a day of abundance, experiencing the atmosphere of vintage with your clients, company, or social group.
This event can be booked by corporate or social groups. It is a delightful interplay between the rustic charm of our historic vineyard and an immaculately styled lunch in our old shed.
Please call on 08 8323 8689 or email if you’re interested in working together to host private or corporate events.
