October 01, 2021
The Talented Scott Shapley
From marine biology to Monterey Pinot, our winemaker Scott Shapley’s unexpected path led him around the world and back home to ROAR.
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.
From marine biology to Monterey Pinot, our winemaker Scott Shapley’s unexpected path led him around the world and back home to ROAR.
What began with Gary Franscioni’s vision to farm world-class Pinot Noir in the Santa Lucia Highlands has grown into a multigenerational family effort. In this interview, Adam and Nick Franscioni reflect on their commitment to farming, winemaking, and carrying the family legacy forward.
From soil to cellar, we craft wines that reflect the character of each vineyard and the growing season behind it. Explore how clone selection, co-fermentation, and vintage variation shaped our 2019 releases.
Our 9,000-pound French concrete tank brings another dimension in adding depth, texture, and purity to our Pinot Noir.
A virtual happy hour of Santa Lucia Highlands producers- including a behind the scenes look at making wine at ROAR.
Discover how a secret vineyard visit between childhood friends led to one of the most iconic sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Step inside the ROAR winery and see how thoughtfully designed tanks, and a touch of French concrete, shape the texture and character of our wines.
Named for the matriarch of our family, Rosella’s Vineyard is where ROAR began, and where our roots, home, and heart still grow.
After years of making wine in San Francisco, we brought production home to Castroville in 2018. Just minutes from our estate vineyards, our new state-of-the-art facility gives us the flexibility and control to take our winemaking to the next level.