Five wines to buy now, including an unusual variation of a cult favourite from the Okanagan
Black Hills Estate Winery has released its Nota Bene 2024, a blend made with grapes sourced from the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley. This unusual variation comes after the winery faced crop loss due to severe frost damage in the Okanagan. The new vintage is described as rich and ripe, showcasing a different personality while maintaining the winery's established style.
- ▪The Nota Bene 2024 is made with cabernet franc grapes from The Rocks District and merlot from hillside vineyards in Walla Walla.
- ▪This release is part of the Nota Bene Hiatus Collection, which includes wines made with fruit purchased from outside British Columbia.
- ▪The 2024 vintage will be available to members starting June 1, with a return to traditional grapes for the 2025 release.
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Open this photo in gallery:Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C.Black Hills Estate Winery/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountBlack Hills cabernet and merlot blend, Nota Bene, has captured the attention of critics and enthusiasts for the past 25 years. “It’s our best red wine and a showcase of each vintage,” explains winemaker Ryan McKibbon, who has worked at the Oliver-based winery since 2018.He says that the release of Nota Bene 2024 continues that story, even if it’s made with grapes grown in the Oregon portion of the Walla Walla Valley, which were selected to replace the lost crop in the Okanagan after the replanting of Black Hills’ vineyards owing to severe frost damage.McKibbon and his predecessor Ross Wise, who left Black…
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