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.
Wind and fog shape the vines, but farming shapes life in the Santa Lucia Highlands. It’s a place where families live on the land they work and the landscape speaks for itself. Read on to learn more about the place we call home.
We are thrilled to see our 2023 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir land as #13 in the world's top 100 wines of the year by Wine Enthusiast. Matt Kettmann writes, "This iconic vineyard in a stellar vintage reaches epic heights in the hands of this regionally pioneering producer."
Adam Franscioni, together with growers and winemakers from across the Santa Lucia Highlands, offers an inside look at the latest vintage. It was a cool year with a few unusual turns that ultimately delivered exceptional quality. Get an early snapshot of what is to come and why this vintage is already generating excitement.
A cool, even growing season defined the vintage, producing pristine fruit and beautifully balanced flavors across every block. This year marked only the fourth time in our history that harvest extended into November, a reflection of just how gentle and unhurried the season was. All signs point to 2025 as another standout vintage in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
We’re honored that our 2023 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir earned 95 points and was named among JamesSuckling.com’s Top 100 Wines of the USA in 2025, recognized for its vivid fruit and elegant balance.
We are honored to share that our 2022 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir was ranked by the editor's of Robb Report as the best Pinot Noir in the Central Coast.
Over a century of farming in the Santa Lucia Highlands has shaped the Franscioni family’s legacy. Today, fourth-generation brothers Adam and Nick carry it forward one vintage at a time.
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.