In 1999, longtime friends Roger Louer and Robert Young commenced efforts to establish a first-class Cabernet Sauvignon wine brand, sourcing the grapes from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California.
Located to the east of St. Helena, at an elevation ranging from 1400 to 2200 feet, Howell Mountain is considered one of the most prestigious wine growing regions in the world. Roberts and Rogers sources its grapes for this wonderful wine from the Howell Mountain sub appellation area and for the present vintages from a vineyard jointly developed by Roberts and Rogers in 2000.
Located to the east of St. Helena, at an elevation ranging from 1400 to 2200 feet, Howell Mountain is considered one of the most prestigious wine growing regions in the world. Roberts and Rogers sources its grapes for this wonderful wine from the Howell Mountain sub appellation area and for the present vintages from a vineyard jointly developed by Roberts and Rogers in 2000.
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The first vintage of Roberts + Rogers, Howell Mountain was the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, released in 2007 with around 300 cases available. The wine was immediately met with a warm welcome from the privileged few to enjoy that first vintage.
As Barry Gnekow, who made the wine, said about the 2004 vintage,"This wine is so big it will be coming into its own in about 30 years, but is drinkable now.” In 2009, Roger Louer produced Louer Family Reserve Cabernet from his personal estate in St. Helena for a select group of friends. The wine was sourced from the best barrels of the 34 acre estate and has sold out before it was produced for the past three years. Roberts + Rogers released the 2012 vintage under the R+R label for the first time. Since that first release, the Roberts + Rogers wines have continued to improve in excellence, receiving numerous awards and accolades. 
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Barry Gnekow is the award-winning winemaker for Roberts + Rogers. Barry’s credentials are impeccable and his successes many, including Double Gold, Best of Class and Gold ratings. Having grown up in a winemaking family business, he was exposed early on to wine, fostering a passion and palate early in life.
Barry obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and his Master’s Degree in Enology from University of California at Davis. His "hands on" approach to wine making keeps him abreast of changing conditions in the market place.
Barry’s career bloomed early. Counted among his successes is the overhauling of the winemaking program at J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines in Paso Robles; working with Hahn Estates to improve their wines and create an award-winning second label; and creating the first wines for Calistoga Cellars.
Barry Gnekow has been winemaker for Roberts + Rogers from the beginning, bringing his decades of wine making knowledge and experience to the organization. Barry’s education, background and talent - along with the high quality of the Roberts + Rogers vineyard sources - have combined to produce superior Cabernet Sauvignon from its first release (2004) to today. Gnekow is renown for his forward, fruit-rich style that will both be delicious upon release and continue to age and develop.
Barry obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and his Master’s Degree in Enology from University of California at Davis. His "hands on" approach to wine making keeps him abreast of changing conditions in the market place.
Barry’s career bloomed early. Counted among his successes is the overhauling of the winemaking program at J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines in Paso Robles; working with Hahn Estates to improve their wines and create an award-winning second label; and creating the first wines for Calistoga Cellars.
Barry Gnekow has been winemaker for Roberts + Rogers from the beginning, bringing his decades of wine making knowledge and experience to the organization. Barry’s education, background and talent - along with the high quality of the Roberts + Rogers vineyard sources - have combined to produce superior Cabernet Sauvignon from its first release (2004) to today. Gnekow is renown for his forward, fruit-rich style that will both be delicious upon release and continue to age and develop.
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