Welcome to the ROAR Wines blog! Here, you'll find the latest updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and a closer look at everything happening at ROAR. Although we launched the blog in April 2025, we’re actively adding past highlights and new content, so be sure to check back often for the latest.
Gary Franscioni walks through Sierra Mar Vineyard and explains how fog from the Monterey Bay creates dramatic differences from site to site, even among nearby vineyards.
Meet the brothers behind ROAR: Adam and Nick Franscioni, the fourth generation driving the family legacy forward through thoughtful farming, purposeful winemaking, and a shared passion for the craft.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how ROAR wines come together. Join proprietors Gary and Nick Franscioni, winemaker Scott Shapley, and consulting winemaker Adam Lee (Clarice Wine Company) as they share the latest vineyard insights and walk through the final blending trials that shape each vintage.
Join Nick Franscioni for an inside look at ROAR Wines; featuring updates on exciting behind-the-scenes projects, insights into our winemaking philosophy, and what drives our commitment to crafting site-driven, expressive wines.
Gary Franscioni joins a roundtable of Monterey vintners and shares insights on what makes the region such a special place to farm.
Discover how co-fermentation and clone selection help create the layered, harmonious character of our wines.
Our 2022 vintage earned spots on three prestigious Top 100 lists, a testament to the dedication behind every bottle we make.
The 2023 growing season brought abundant winter rains, a cool, extended ripening period, and a later-than-usual harvest, resulting in wines with vibrant fruit, elegant structure, and remarkable balance. A standout vintage that reminds us of some of our all-time favorites.
Tune in as winemaker Scott Shapley tastes through our latest wines, offering a firsthand insight his impressions and approach to winemaking.
From weddings to watershed vintages, ROAR Wines has become part of life’s most meaningful moments. Explore the stories that shaped our journey.