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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.

AUDIO: Taste with Scott Shapley
November 17, 2024

AUDIO: Taste with Scott Shapley

Tune in as winemaker Scott Shapley tastes through our latest wines, offering a firsthand insight his impressions and approach to winemaking.

A Reflection on Vineyards and Life
October 01, 2024

A Reflection on Vineyards and Life

From weddings to watershed vintages, ROAR Wines has become part of life’s most meaningful moments. Explore the stories that shaped our journey.

VIDEO: 2024 Vineyard Update Part 2
August 22, 2024

VIDEO: 2024 Vineyard Update Part 2

Get the latest from the vineyard. Adam Franscioni gives an update on the 2024 vintage and what makes this a vintage to watch.

VIDEO: Interview with Winemaker Scott Shapley
June 18, 2024

VIDEO: Interview with Winemaker Scott Shapley

Join us for a candid conversation with Winemaker Scott Shapley about his background, style, and the thoughtful craft behind every wine he makes.

Good Vitis on the Franscioni Family Legacy
June 01, 2024

Good Vitis on the Franscioni Family Legacy

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.

VIDEO: 2024 Vineyard Update Part 1
May 08, 2024

VIDEO: 2024 Vineyard Update Part 1

Adam Franscioni sits on a panel of Santa Lucia Highlands vintners and gives an update of the developing 2024 vintage.

Wine and Oak: A Union From Soil to Bottle
February 01, 2024

Wine and Oak: A Union From Soil to Bottle

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.

WindRock Vineyard: A New Franscioni & Pisoni Family Collaboration
February 01, 2024

WindRock Vineyard: A New Franscioni & Pisoni Family Collaboration

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.

VIDEO: 2023 Harvest Update Part 2
November 30, 2023

VIDEO: 2023 Harvest Update Part 2

Nick Franscioni sits on a panel of Santa Lucia Highlands winemakers and gives an update of the 2023 vintage post-harvest.