Accolades for ROAR :

"Gary and Rosella Franscioni are the dynamic couple behind ROAR. Given the fact that they are probably the most respected grape growers in Monterey County's Santa Lucia Highlands, it should come as no surprise that their own wines are somewhat sensational." - Robert Whitley, Wine Review Online



Gary Franscioni’s small output burnishes Santa Lucia’s name in a big way.   SEE ARTICLE >

S.F. becomes the new Wine Country : In February, guests mingled by the fireplace in the Presidio Clubhouse as more than a dozen wineries poured their wares. Such wine charity events are routine, though with $17,000 raised, this was modest by Napa Valley standards. SEE ARTICLE >

"Brilliant Pinot Noirs" :  "The splendor of these Pinot Noirs was never more evident than in the blind tasting of great Burgundy grand crus and California Pinot Noirs held for 125 Pinot lovers at the Culinary Institute of America in October, 2006. At that event a 2004 ROAR Pinot Noir blew away all the competition from Burgundy. ROAR's 2005's are brilliant follow-ups to their exquisite 2004's." - Robert Parker


California Pinots To Rival Burgundies :  "Roar is a rare success story when it comes to producing world-class, rich pinot noirs from the slopes of the Monterey County's Santa Lucia Highlands. You're going to hear a lot more about Roar." - Robert Parker


Top 30 Pinot Noir Wineries : "Monterey County is one of the most exciting outposts on the California Pinot Noir frontier, and one of its most impressive producers is ROAR."


Rosella Franscioni called "An Icon in California Winemaking" :  SEE ARTICLE >


Rosella's Vineyard named Vineyard of the Year! : "A few months ago, in our coverage of Pinot Noir, the best wines all came from Rosella’s Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The property belongs to Gary Franscioni (who is also a partner with Gary Pisoni in Garys’ Vineyard)."


Soledad's ROAR winery wins taste test - Garys' Vineyard takes top honors    SEE ARTICLE >

from COASTAL GROWER, Spring 2006:
Rosella's Vineyard: High-Flying Wines from Down-to-Earth People.     SEE ARTICLE >


Swoon-inducing Pinot Noirs meet grape leaf-wrapped dolmas    SEE ARTICLE >

Two Wild Guys Grow California's Hottest Grape    SEE ARTICLE >


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2002 "Best California Pinot Vintage Ever" : "Adding thrill to the Pinot hunt is that many of the hottest wines come from newcomers - Loring, Melville, Kosta Browne, ROAR, McPhail and Sea Smoke." - James Laube

2001 Roar Releases :  "The debut releases from Roar in particular offered uncommon richness and depth of flavor, but you'll have to move fast on these"

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