ROAR Wines is a small family winery specializing in small lots of Santa Lucia Highland’s Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. Both Gary and Rosella Franscioni grew up in California’s agricultural heartland where Gary’s family has farmed for over 100 years. After graduating from Cal Poly with a degree in agribusiness, Gary took over the running of the family farm business, which owned and managed over 200 acres of row crops in the Salinas Valley. In 2001, after working with several wineries to develop the pedigree of the vineyards and the region, they began making their own wine. As third generation growers, the goal with ROAR Wines is to make small lots of wine that are a pure reflection of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and in particular, the signature flavors of the vines. The name ROAR comes from the sound of the Monterey Bay winds that roar through the vineyards, as well as the thrilling sound of a roaring crowd.
Bright ruby-red. Explosive red and dark berry liqueur, Asian spice and incense aromas, with a smoky mineral nuance adding vivacity. Sappy, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering juicy raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors joined by hints of five-spice powder and white pepper that build steadily on the back half. Smooth and seamless in texture, showing silky, harmonious tannins and outstanding, floral-driven persistence.- Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media 94 Points
Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard has intense notes of pomegranate, Bing cherries and cranberry sauce with hints of anise, lavender and underbrush. Medium-bodied, finely textured, lively and elegant, it has appealing restraint in the mouth and a quiet intensity on the finish. 183 cases were made. - Robert Parker 91+ Points
