Howell Mountain · Napa Valley
Visit Roberts + Rogers with a Private Chauffeur
Howell Mountain Cabernet from two longtime friends, made by Barry Gnekow since the first 2004 vintage. Roberts + Rogers does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Longtime friends Roger Louer and Robert Young set out in 1999 to build a first-class Cabernet Sauvignon brand from Howell Mountain, sourcing from a vineyard they developed together in 2000. The first vintage, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, was released in 2007, about 300 cases. Winemaker Barry Gnekow, who holds a master's degree in enology from UC Davis, has made the wines from the start.
Howell Mountain rises east of St. Helena from 1,400 to 2,200 feet, above the fog line, where volcanic soils and cooler days give concentrated fruit. In 2009 Roger Louer began a Louer Family Reserve Cabernet from his 34-acre estate in the St. Helena AVA, and from the 2012 vintage it has carried the R+R label. Current releases include the 2024 Louer Signature Series Cabernet, a Howell Mountain Zinfandel and a Napa Chardonnay.
Roberts + Rogers sells through its online store, gift boxes and the R+R Partner's Club, and orders can be picked up at the winery. It publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below heads up Howell Mountain to estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Roberts + Rogers does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
Howell Mountain
Visiting
Roberts + Rogers does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program, and the wines are sold online and through its Partner's Club.
Known For
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and the Louer Family Cabernet from St. Helena
Founded
1999 (first vintage 2004)
Good to Know
Join the R+R Partner's Club through the online store; the winery's phone is 707-942-0731.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
Since Roberts + Rogers does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, up on Howell Mountain and at its base. Meadowood, a resort at the foot of Howell Mountain, and Alila Napa Valley in St. Helena are each about 25 minutes from the first stop near the top of the mountain. The day runs a little past six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Robert Foley Vineyards
About 25 minutes away. Acclaimed winemaker Bob Foley's small family winery near the top of Howell Mountain, where more than 1,000 barrels rest in a cave completed in 2008 and the permit allows only 10 guests a day. The tasting is $50, about an hour, with one fee refunded for every six bottles. By appointment, usually Thursday to Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
11:45 · Neal Family Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. An organic and biodynamic family estate on Howell Mountain, where a family member or the winemaker walks you through the hillside vines and hand-dug caves before a side-by-side flight of estate Cabernets. About 90 minutes; the fee is confirmed when we book. By appointment, Monday to Saturday.
1:35 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Forman Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. Winemaker Ric Forman's small estate on a ridge at the base of Howell Mountain, where a private seated tasting comes with a cave tour, 60 to 90 minutes. The fee is not published and is confirmed when the visit is arranged by email. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $50 per person for Robert Foley, plus the Neal Family and Forman fees, confirmed when we book; paid directly to each winery.
Robert Foley usually hosts Thursday to Saturday at 10:30 a.m., and Forman's last visits start around 3 p.m., so plan this day for Thursday to Saturday (Forum serves brunch on Saturday). The day runs a little past six hours; extra time is billed by the hour.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Can you visit Roberts + Rogers?
No. Roberts + Rogers has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Roberts + Rogers wine?
Through the Roberts + Rogers online store and the R+R Partner's Club; orders can be picked up at the winery.
Who founded Roberts + Rogers?
Friends Roger Louer and Robert Young, in 1999. Barry Gnekow has been the winemaker from the first vintage.
Where do Roberts + Rogers grapes come from?
Howell Mountain, from a vineyard the founders developed in 2000, and Roger Louer's 34-acre family estate in the St. Helena AVA.
What is Roberts + Rogers known for?
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, first made in 2004, and the Louer Family Cabernet.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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