Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez has it all.
If you’re craving a chill afternoon filled with gorgeous views, amazing food, and seriously good bubbles, head to Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez (just outside of Los Olivos). This place has it all—oak trees, vineyard vibes, a charming kitchen garden, and that laid-back wine country magic we locals love. It also has brunch, dinner, wines for everyone, and spaces for weddings.
The Roblar Winery and Vineyards estate includes a beautiful 5,000 square-foot tasting room, rolling vineyards, and state-of-the-art winery facility. They produce a wide variety of wines right here on the estate property, including 3 Sparkling Wines: Sparkling Brut, Blanc de Blanc, and Rosé Sparkling, all made in the méthode champenoise.
Méthode Champenoise is how sparkling wine is made in the Champagne region of France, also called méthode traditionnelle or classique. This is the highest-quality and most labor-intensive way to make sparkling wine. It involves bottling the still wine with additions of sugar and yeast after a first fermentation, ensuring a second fermentation happens in the bottle, trapping the bubbles inside. It then goes through aging (and periodic turning of the bottles to force the lees to the neck of the bottle), until it’s ready for dégorgement (to get these lees out) and dosage (to finish the wine).
This winery also holds weddings! Roblar’s got 2 dreamy venues that blend rustic charm with modern vibes—perfect for weddings or any celebration. Think farm-fresh food by their top-notch chef, estate wines, vineyard views, and dinner under twinkle lights. Keep the party going by the fireplace or hit the Bottle Room dance floor!
Roblar makes their bubbly the traditional French way. The Blanc de Blanc is crisp and classy with just the right touch of citrus and toastiness. They also have Sparkling Rosé (Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc), the kind of bottle you’ll want to bring to every brunch from now on.
Speaking of brunch—yes, they’ve got food, and yes, it’s awesome. The kitchen uses produce straight from their own farm (like, literally steps away from your table). Think seasonal, fresh, and made to go perfectly with whatever you’re sipping. Whether you’re hanging out on the patio or doing a full tasting, it’s a total treat. Brunch is Sundays, Supper is Thursdays, and Lunch + Bites are available all the rest of the days starting at 11am.
If you’re sipping on Roblar’s Sparkling Brut or Blanc de Blanc, there’s no better Supper Club pairing than the famous buttermilk-fried half chicken, served up at Thursdays’ Early Bird Suppers. This beauty takes 3 days to prepare and comes with all the fixings: cheddar cornbread, whipped butter, spicy honey, and a touch of lemon. It’s everything you want in fried chicken—crispy, golden perfection on the outside and juicy, tender goodness on the inside. Total sparkle-worthy comfort food.
Also cool: they’re big on sustainability. Roblar uses organic and regenerative farming, so you can feel good about every glass you drink. It’s wine that loves the planet as much as we do here on the Central Coast.
You can taste the classic Sparkling Blanc de Blancs (Pinot Blanc) and Sparkling Rosé (Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc), plus the Sparkling Brut North Coast (made up in Sonoma) and buy them by the glass or bottle. These wines are sourced and made in Sonoma County.
From Roblar:
“Roblar extra dry sparkling wine is crafted from grapes grown at the Michel-Schlumberger Benchland Estate Vineyard in Sonoma County. This sparkling wine was produced by inducing in-bottle secondary fermentation and a minimum of 12 months of aging using the traditional méthode champenoise to create the tiny bubbles and complex flavors. It will continue to develop as it ages.”
See more! There are over 75 sparkling wine producers in Santa Barbara County.
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