Roar

Owner(s)	Gary Franscioni, Rosella Franscioni, Gary Pisoni
Web site	www.roarwines.com

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Roar is a partnership between Gary Pisoni, the manager of Pisoni Vineyard, and Gary and Rosella Franscioni, owners of the nearby Garys' (with Gary Pisoni) and Rosella's (planted in 1996) vineyards. The name "Roar" is derived from the sound of the ocean winds that characterize the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Roar Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay wines are produced from grapes from the three vineyards. Adam and Diana Lee collaborate on the winemaking with Ed Kurtzman and Gary Franscioni.

The wines are sold primarily through a mailing list. The style is big, bold, fruit-driven, statement wines.

Articles About Roar

Garys’ Vineyard 2004 Horizontal Tasting (7.21 7/9/2009)
On the Pinot Trail: WOPN 2010 (8.13 4/8/2010)
Producer Spotlight Tasting: Ed Kurtzman (7.24 8/28/2009)

Reviewed Wines

2007 Roar Garys’ Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

13.8% alc.. · A very impressive wine that breaks the mold of high extraction typical of the Roar style. Nicely perfumed with black cherries and blackberry fruit. Very sensual and understated on the palate with appealing flavors of spiced berries set off by gossamer tannins and proportioned acidity. One of the best wines tasted at WOPN. Very good. Reviewed April 8, 2010 ARTICLE »

2004 Roar Garys’ Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.9% alc.. · Attractive aromas of rich, ripe black cherries, root beer and sandalwood. Rich black cherry fruit core with notable oak. Still retaining some tannin. Some ash shows up on the finish which leaves a little heat in its wake. Reviewed July 9, 2009 ARTICLE »