Portrait of Austin Black
i. Biography
Austin Black works in wine from Hamilton, New Zealand, where Grasshopper Rock names his current post as winemaker. He also worked at Terra Sancta in 2021 and earlier as Senior Winemaker at VinPro.
The Path
The current line of work is straightforward: Austin Black is winemaker at Grasshopper Rock.
The Work Today
At Grasshopper Rock, the role is winemaker, and the work sits in Hamilton, New Zealand, within the making of the wines.
Career - Winemaker, Grasshopper Rock, Hamilton, New Zealand
Acclaim
Professional rank is the clearest marker on the record: Austin Black served as Senior Winemaker at VinPro.
FAQ How did Austin Black get started? He worked as a winemaker at Terra Sancta in 2021. What is Austin Black best known for today? He is best known today as the winemaker at Grasshopper Rock in Hamilton, New Zealand. What is Austin Black's craft? Winemaker, Grasshopper Rock (Hamilton, New Zealand).
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