Oliver, B.C.—Black Hills Estate announced that after working at the winery for 10 years, winemaker Graham Pierce is transitioning to a new role as consulting winemaker. In this new part-time position, Pierce will continue to be involved in key strategic decisions and practices in the winery’s winemaking program, including grape picking, fermentation, barrel selection, blending and stylistic directions. As consulting winemaker, Pierce will also work closely with Black Hills' future winemaker and the existing winery team to execute the day-to-day operations. The search for a new winemaker is currently underway.