Reading Time: 2 minutes In 1996, Black Hills Estate began when the original 27-acres Sharp Rock Vineyard was planted on the famed sandy soil of Black Sage Bench. The vines planted included Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay. The winery opened in 2001. The vineyards enjoy longer sunlight hours than Napa Valley in the key growing months […]