Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Philosophy
Farm conscientiously and make wine with minimal manipulation to create cuisine-oriented wines of balance, elegance and finesse.

Let the vineyards drive the winemaking.

Encourage natural farming and winemaking practices by employing sustainable organic techniques influenced by biodynamic methods.

Establish a healthy, balanced vineyard environment beginning with the health of the...

Although the winery produces a well-regarded Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, two supple red blends called Marcien and POV, and white wines, Sinskey is best known for its intense, brambly Carneros District Pinot Noirs. All the grapes are grown in organic, certified biodynamic vineyards. The influence of Robert's wife, Maria Helm Sinskey—a chef and cookbook author and the winery's culinary...

Cozily tucked into the base of the Stag Leap District foothills, the Robert Sinskey winery, made of Napa stone and California redwood, turns out 25,000 cases of wine in a year. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot are only some of the varieties producedif you wish to sample them, visit the wine-bar for a tasting session on any day of the week between 10a and 4:30p. Tours are scheduled by appointment.

Tour & Retail Room, Tastings