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Black Sears Winery

Black Sears Winery

About Black Sears Winery

On Howell Mountain in Angwin, Thomas Rivers Brown shapes the program at Black Sears. The portfolio centers on Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Zinfandel. Block Seven's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon sits at 2,400 feet in volcanic, iron-laden earth high in kaolinite. The Estate Cabernet Franc, allocated exclusively to members in fewer than 100 cases per vintage, debuted as a standalone wine in 2008. The Estate Zinfandel vineyard, planted in 1975 on old St. George rootstock with bud wood from Hayne Vineyard, occupies twelve head-trained, dry-farmed acres at approximately 2,400 feet, the most elevated in the AVA. In 2019, five additional acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc went in the ground. The tasting room welcomes dogs and offers vineyard tours and outdoor seating. Tasting fee is $50 per person.

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Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonCabernet FrancZinfandel

Visiting Black Sears Winery

Tasting fee
$50 per person
Reservations
Not listed
Tasting room
Open to visitors

When to visit Black Sears Winery

Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know about Black Sears Winery

Yes, Black Sears Winery has a tasting room open to visitors.
Black Sears Winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel. Signature bottles include Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Cabernet Franc, Estate Zinfandel, Barbarous. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
A tasting at Black Sears Winery costs $50 per person. Fees change with the season and the experience booked, so confirm the current price when you reserve.
Yes, Black Sears Winery welcomes dogs. Policies usually cover outdoor areas only and expect dogs on a leash. Call ahead if you're bringing more than one, or if the weather is pushing everyone indoors.
Yes, Black Sears Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include: Taste the Mountain. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Black Sears Winery is in Angwin, CA, in the Howell Mountain wine region. Phone: +1 707-889-1243. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Black Sears Winery is led by Thomas Rivers Brown. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Black Sears Winery has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Where to find Black Sears Winery

2610 Summit Lake Drive
Angwin, CA, United States of America

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