HERBERT: Black Hills Nota Bene an icon on the B.C. wine scene

Black Hills Nota Bene has been an icon on the British Columbia wine scene for more than a quarter-century.
Ross Wise, MW, head winemaker at Black Hills Estate Winery, led the way until recently, when he handed over the winemaking reins to Ryan McKibbon. That has not been the only change at Black Hills. Following the 2023 harvest came the winter freeze of January 2024, wiping out much of the old vines. Immediately, a major replant began.
A more nuanced replant had already been in the works, but &