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Our Story

Steeped in the long history of the Santa Ynez Valley, the land that is now Roblar Winery and Roblar Farm was, for decades, dedicated to horse breeding and training. In the late 90s, with the recognition of the Valley's potential as a premium California wine destination, 21 acres of the equestrian ranch were planted to vineyards. The Gleason Family, as members of the local wine community since 2004, took the helm of Roblar in 2017. Since that time, we have expanded and improved upon the vineyard and wine program, developed a worldclass culinary program, and cultivated a robust organic produce farm—all supporting the vibrant ecosystem that Roblar is today.

At Roblar, we show our guests what it means to experience Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our centrally located estate includes a majestic 5000sf tasting room, beautiful vineyards, and state of the art winery facility.

Our favorable location, unique soil composition, and the region’s dynamic climate set up an ideal environment to produce a wide variety of wines. Our estate vineyard focuses on Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. In addition, we have plantings of Sangiovese, Syrah, Grenache, and Graciano, providing an eclectic array from which our Winemaker crafts our distinctive blends and single-varietal bottlings. We source Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from premier vineyards in the neighboring Santa Rita Hills AVA—one of the most highly recognized Pinot Noir and Chardonnay regions in the world. At Roblar, we have a wine for every palate!

Meet Our Roblar Family

At Roblar we’re family first, and that extends to our team of employees, and to you, our community of club members and friends. We have created a space where friendships are made and communities are built right here, surrounded by the lush vineyard, over glasses of gorgeous wine paired with unforgettable food. We couldn’t do it without you, or our team that makes this all possible. Come meet our Roblar family next time you’re looking for an unforgettable Santa Ynez Wine Country experience!

Kevin & Niki Gleason
Kevin & Niki Gleason
Proprietors
Max Gleason
Max Gleason
Creative Director
Callie Gleason Bieszard
Callie Gleason Bieszard
Human Resources
Matthew Bieszard
Matthew Bieszard
General Manager
Max Marshak
Max Marshak
Winemaker
Sunni Van Wagner
Sunni Van Wagner
Director of Events
Marine Grolleau
Marine Grolleau
Assistant Winemaker
Jesse Jacobsen-Gal
Jesse Jacobsen-Gal
Vineyard Manager
Garrett Black
Garrett Black
Tasting Room Director
Malinda Kothe
Malinda Kothe
Hospitality Estates & Event Manager
Terri Buzzard
Terri Buzzard
Executive Chef
Jorge Reyes
Jorge Reyes
Director of Farming