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.
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.
Get the latest from the vineyard. Adam Franscioni gives an update on the 2024 vintage and what makes this a vintage to watch.
Join us for a candid conversation with Winemaker Scott Shapley about his background, style, and the thoughtful craft behind every wine he makes.
From humble beginnings in Salinas Valley farming to shaping some of the region’s most iconic vineyards, the Franscioni family has built ROAR Wines on generations of dedication and hands-on care.
Adam Franscioni sits on a panel of Santa Lucia Highlands vintners and gives an update of the developing 2024 vintage.
Besides perfectly ripe, high-quality grapes, there are few inputs that have as much impact on the flavor and quality of a finished wine as a barrel.
The Franscioni and Pisoni families team up once again to plant a rugged new Pinot Noir site in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Discover the story behind the name, and what makes WindRock a powerful new chapter in their shared legacy.