Arcudi

Black Sears Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.444 ratings
9.518 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jeff D.

The Arcudi Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark and lush with lavender and blackberry fruit. Needs more time....need to revisit again in a few years.

The Arcudi Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark and lush with lavender and blackberry fruit. Needs more time....need to revisit again in a few years.

Dec 26th, 2020
Rebecca Fletcher

Inaugural wine! Black fruit, black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, black currant, violet. Rustic! M acid, M+ tannin, balanced! Black Sears fruit has never disappointed! This wine lives up to the name! Give it a couple more years and it'll be 100 points!

Inaugural wine! Black fruit, black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, black currant, violet. Rustic! M acid, M+ tannin, balanced! Black Sears fruit has never disappointed! This wine lives up to the name! Give it a couple more years and it'll be 100 points!

2 people found it helpfulSep 17th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

All black cassis with some creamy raspberry, dark chocolate, black licorice, supple spice, soft tannins and pure elegance. A Howell Mtn. beauty from Tony Arcudi who worked under Heidi Barrett for seven years.

All black cassis with some creamy raspberry, dark chocolate, black licorice, supple spice, soft tannins and pure elegance. A Howell Mtn. beauty from Tony Arcudi who worked under Heidi Barrett for seven years.

2 people found it helpfulApr 15th, 2015
Michael Westerberg

Birthday and Father’s Day celebrations. Special treat from a client. Black Sears Vineyard living up to all I have heard. Rich dark fruit, blackberry pie in a glass, soft tannins, a very balanced wine, served with smoked bbq beer can chicken, roasted veggies and potatoes. Spices from the chicken pairing very well. What a nice treat. Well done Mr. Arcudi!

Birthday and Father’s Day celebrations. Special treat from a client. Black Sears Vineyard living up to all I have heard. Rich dark fruit, blackberry pie in a glass, soft tannins, a very balanced wine, served with smoked bbq beer can chicken, roasted veggies and potatoes. Spices from the chicken pairing very well. What a nice treat. Well done Mr. Arcudi!

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2022
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

We met Tony Arcudi at Fantesca another wine that he and Heidi Barrett make/consult. Actually, Heidi was there and it was the first time I’ve bumped into her.

The nose reveals; beautiful perfume blue & purple fruits, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, plum, creamy black raspberries, black licorice, soft soils & clay, limestone, violets, blue florals, black pepper, saddle-wood, leather, graphite, light dark spice, and fresh lavender & withering dark perfume florals.

The full body is rich, lush & gorgeous. The structure, tension, length and balance & are in harmony. The wine is seamless. Beautiful perfume blue & purple fruits, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, plum, creamy black raspberries, black licorice, soft soils & clay, limestone, dry crushed rocks, violets, blue florals, black light pepper, saddle-wood, leather, graphite, light dark spice, and fresh lavender & withering dark perfume florals. The round acidity is like a waterfall. The ripe, rich, well balanced finish is beautiful and lasts a couple minutes. Tony was a rising star and now has certainly arrived.

Photos of, the view from Fantesca, Tony Arcudi, side views of Fantesca and the entrance to their cellar.

We met Tony Arcudi at Fantesca another wine that he and Heidi Barrett make/consult. Actually, Heidi was there and it was the first time I’ve bumped into her.

The nose reveals; beautiful perfume blue & purple fruits, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, plum, creamy black raspberries, black licorice, soft soils & clay, limestone, violets, blue florals, black pepper, saddle-wood, leather, graphite, light dark spice, and fresh lavender & withering dark perfume florals.

The full body is rich, lush & gorgeous. The structure, tension, length and balance & are in harmony. The wine is seamless. Beautiful perfume blue & purple fruits, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, plum, creamy black raspberries, black licorice, soft soils & clay, limestone, dry crushed rocks, violets, blue florals, black light pepper, saddle-wood, leather, graphite, light dark spice, and fresh lavender & withering dark perfume florals. The round acidity is like a waterfall. The ripe, rich, well balanced finish is beautiful and lasts a couple minutes. Tony was a rising star and now has certainly arrived.

Photos of, the view from Fantesca, Tony Arcudi, side views of Fantesca and the entrance to their cellar.

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2018
Jon Joseph

I was given this by a friend. I opened it for fun and wow! It hits the tongue with a dark, elegant, whimsical flare. As it works down the tongue, it turns to silk, while vanishing with an unbelievable finish. This is a wine I'm buying to save because it will only get better! It is a must try!

I was given this by a friend. I opened it for fun and wow! It hits the tongue with a dark, elegant, whimsical flare. As it works down the tongue, it turns to silk, while vanishing with an unbelievable finish. This is a wine I'm buying to save because it will only get better! It is a must try!

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.6

jesus had this 9 years ago

jesus had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2016
Suchitra Dasika

Tony Arcudi, an amazing up and coming winemaker. The Fruit is from 2400ft elevation with floral aromas with ripe blackberry & cassis. Well structured with good body, length & tannins. Age worthy.

Tony Arcudi, an amazing up and coming winemaker. The Fruit is from 2400ft elevation with floral aromas with ripe blackberry & cassis. Well structured with good body, length & tannins. Age worthy.

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2016
Ashley Reichert

Ashley had this 9 years ago

Ashley had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2016
Kali Taylor

Kali had this 10 years ago

Kali had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015