Robert (“Rob”) Sinskey is the passionate owner and guiding force behind Robert Sinskey Vineyards, a family-led estate deeply rooted in the cool‑climate Carneros AVA at the southern edge of Napa Valley. Together with his wife, Maria Helm Sinskey, a celebrated chef and cookbook author, Rob has built a winery where food and wine are inseparable. Maria oversees culinary direction—she leads the open‑kitchen tasting bar, crafts seasonal pairings, and hosts the acclaimed “Perfect Circle Tour,” blending garden‑to‑table cuisine with organic biodynamic wines.

Their vineyards—nearly 200 acres certified organic and biodynamic—span both Napa and Sonoma sides of Carneros, a region prized for its cooler temperatures and maritime influence. This climate favors elegant, food‑friendly varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and innovative blends such as Abraxas, a white wine made from Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

Winemaker Jeff Virnig joined Sinskey in 1988 and has maintained a delicious consistency in the wines over the course of his tenure at the property. He champions organic, block‑by‑block fermentations and enhances vineyard expression with care and precision..

Rob and Maria Sinskey’s ethos reflects a deep respect for nature, terroir, and culinary artistry. Their Carneros-driven wines are lean, bright, and food‑centric—crafted not for spectacle but for balance, harmony, and genuine enjoyment.