Who: Robert Sinskey Vineyards
What: Backing Biodynamics Without Skimping on Seduction
Where: Carneros (Napa Valley), California
Robert Sinskey Vineyards. Photo by and copyright of Robert Sinskey.
Why: Because for Robert Sinskey Vineyards, elegance and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Because RSV talks the talk and walks the walk, hand-crafting a wide array of wines (everything from Pinot Gris to Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon and beyond) — all of which are beautiful, individual and classy… and also happen to be biodynamically farmed. Because while they’re focused on leading the charge of responsible, environmentally friendly wine production in California, RSV is equally passionate about crafting high-quality, captivating and food-friendly wines that “sneak up on you, seduce you, and evolve in the glass and in the bottle,” as vintner Rob Sinskey says.
Speaking of food-friendliness, Sinskey’s wife is none other than Maria Helm Sinskey, a critically acclaimed San Francisco chef who left the bustle of city restaurants to run the teaching, gardening and delicious cooking side of RSV.
When: At sunset in the garden, among the birds and the bees, with a California-casual menu loaded up on fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables and ample bottles to pass around.
