Very nice facility. Lots of places to sit outside and taste your wine. The counter inside is very large. Gentleman was very pleasant and explained their product. It was a little busy but you didn't feel like you were being ignored or neglected. You could also sit inside and enjoy your wine if you wanted. Looked like a nice place to have an event.
Only had time to visit a few wineries while in California and this one turned out to be our favorite. We tasted some great wines and this was the only winery we purchased any wines from. The winery is beautiful and you are welcome to relax on their patio and just rest and enjoy yourself. Would definitely go back to this winery.
Roblar is flexible in their tastings. Though they have a classic and reserve list, the manager poured any wine that we wanted to try (that is, if it was open..and every wine that we requested was!) Though I am picky with wine, I enjoyed every one that I tried.You can also have pairings with food.
If anyone knows Billy who used to be at Curtis, well he is at Roblar now. I never tasted their wine until recently and OMG they are amazing. They have a chef they do weddings beautiful grounds and their wines are beyond amazing. I won't go there without Billy talking about the wine and that is an experience in itself. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.
We were lucky enough to participate in a special dining experience, hosted by Chef Guillermo. We had four courses with wine pairing, dining on their beautiful shaded patio on a gorgeous day. We were wowed by Guillermo's watermelon appetizer, which was topped by a feta mousse, chopped red pepper,and some delicate basil oil. Literally every little snack was perfectly paired with one of Roblars great vintages, including a fine port with dessert. Afterwards, we received an arbor tour from Shay, who really knows his stuff! First class experience.
Warm & inviting tasting room. Eric was wonderful. Thanks for a great experience. Would definitely return and recommend to others.
We have experienced many tastings and meals at Napa wineries. As well, we belong to several wine clubs...point being this is not our first rodeo. We decided to "check out" a few Santa Barbara area wineries while visiting Malibu. Since we had a two hour drive I decided Roblar and it's Perfect Pairing would be our first stop. For $30 we tasted 5 wines and enjoyed four delicious tapas style pairings followed by a slice of fabulous chocolate torte. Our food included: a cauliflower soup with Parmesan crostini, endive stuffed with cheese, nuts, etc., a chicken burger slider and duck prosciutto. Honestly, each item was so good I would have had seconds (even thirds). The wines were good enough that we purchased 4 cases for ourselves and guests. Excellent pricing. The tasting room was very nice. We sat around a coffee table in front of their fireplace. I think the only thing I wish were different is that we didn't get much of a "talk". I always find it interesting to learn about the winery, which grapes are grown on the property, etc. I would have enjoyed a tour of the property as well if it were a warmer day. Maybe next time! I'm sure we'll return.
Guillermo was tending the tasting room. He was knowledgeable and personable. The wines, especially the bigger reds were very good. Very scenic and worthy of a visit.
We were diverted off the coastal highway due to construction, had to go to the bathroom badly and stumbled into this little paradise on the Fourth of July! Shared an awesome bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with a Haute Dog special they were serving for the holiday. Excellent little seating area under a hyacinth arbor with a little fountain under it. Pleasant surprise on the way to San Francisco!
We arrived just after 11am. On the door, and on the website, it says they open at 11am. The front door was locked. There are two bathrooms near the front door, facing the parking lot, and they were locked. We found a side door and went through a dining room to the tasting room. There was no one there. After a minute a guy came out of a back hallway. He was eating a muffin. He said he "would be right with" us and disappeared back into the hallway. We disappeared out the way we came in and back into our car.