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Two more beautiful vineyards were planted about a decade later: Sierra Mar and Soberanes. Today, Gary and his sons continue to improve and innovate in the vineyards and winery to produce the best quality their land can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Santa Lucia Highlands blend captures the essence of the appellation, sourced from vineyards spanning 12 miles from the cool north to the warmer south. Aromas of luscious vanilla, leather, and chaparral are matched on the rich palate as it builds with blackberry, and hints of Piccholine olive and black licorice. The long, creamy finish showcases cherry candy and a touch of cinnamon spice. Bright acidity and supple tannins complete this balanced and expressive wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit-driven and wrapped in leather and sagebrush, this blend melds elements from all of our vineyards. This approachable Pinot integrates the best of north and south within the Santa Lucia Highlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClones: \u003c\/strong\u003ePisoni, Pommard, 777, 667, Calera, Swan, 23, 943    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% French oak, 50% new      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 months in barrel    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.65 pH  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.8% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As much as fans crave this appellation's single-vineyard expressions, the regional cuvees are often better than the sum of their parts. This bottling falls right in line, starting with buoyant aromas of rose potpourri, intense strawberry and baking spice on the nose. The palate pairs poached berry and stewed cherry flavors with acid-driven blood orange peel and herbal pine needle touches.\" - Matt Kettmann (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red fruits, sassafras, minty herbs, and flowers define the 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands. Pretty and pure, this medium-bodied effort shows considerable elegance, soft tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a forward, charming, and delicious personality. Drink over the coming 4-6 years, if not longer.\" (Apr 2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is an excellent introduction to the house style and the character of the vintage. Supple and textured, it boasts a beautifully articulated core of plump, sweet berry fruit and blood orange juiciness. Surprisingly structured for an appellation-level wine, the 2023 is a compelling choice for drinking in the near to medium term while the single-vineyard bottlings soften up.” – Billy Norris (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A generous, savory wine that's energized by great fruit acidity for good balance. Aromas of fresh herbs, red tea, red and sour cherries, then a tangy palate of raspberries, baked cherries, spearmint and thyme that's complex and interesting. Moderate tannins add to the snappy texture. 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The first vintage of ROAR was released in 2001, made from these two vineyards. From the beginning, Gary and Rosella’s mission was to make wines that they themselves would love to drink. Their approach was met with critical recognition almost immediately. Two more beautiful vineyards were planted about a decade later: Sierra Mar and Soberanes. Today, Gary and his sons continue to improve and innovate in the vineyards and winery to produce the best quality their land can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis high-elevation Pinot Noir from our dramatic estate vineyard offers an alluring bouquet of violet perfume, black cherry, plum, and a touch of sagebrush. The palate unfolds with vibrant black cherry, and clove, deepening into spiced fruit, vanilla, and violet pastilles. Hints of blueberry emerge on the back palate, leading to a smooth, long finish of spice and anise. Balanced acidity and textured tannins complement its floral and dark fruit character. While a huge undertaking to plant and farm this property, each sip is as stunning as the vineyard it hails from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 667, Calera, Pisoni Clone, Swan, 943, Pommard \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% French oak, 65% new \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 months in barrel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.72 pH \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points – Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dark and brooding, the 2023 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard is a massive wine. Black cherry, blackberry, menthol and underbrush introduce a Pinot Noir of somber intensity and serious complexity, but yet again, the bright 2023 acids make this feel very energized. Chewy tannins linger long on the potent, detailed finish. This will certainly need time to come around, but patience will be rewarded.” – Billy Norris (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautiful aromatics of red and black berry fruits, sappy flowers, sassafras, and baking spices emerge from the 2023 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard. Round and layered on the palate, this medium-bodied effort shows outstanding balance, sweet, velvety tannins, and impressive length. A very complete, complex, and satisfying wine from the Sierra Mar Vineyard, it should shine for a solid decade.” (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A warm, broad, generous wine that's indulgent in ripe, lavish fruit flavors and has the structure to keep them in balance. Cinnamon, cedar, clove and star anise aromas, then a mix of bright raspberry and red and black cherries dominate the flavors. It's full-bodied and moderately tannic, showing a lot of good concentration. Drink now or hold.\" (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is enticing, with a mix of blood orange, raspberry and mulberry mixed in with singed mesquite, dried anise and red tea notes, all inlaid with lively, crunchy acidity. Its rambunctious edge should settle in soon enough, letting the flavors fan out a bit more. 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Rosella’s Vineyard was planted on their home ranch in 1996, followed by Garys’ Vineyard in 1997 in partnership with the Pisoni family. The first vintage of ROAR was released in 2001, made from these two vineyards. From the beginning, Gary and Rosella’s mission was to make wines that they themselves would love to drink. Their approach was met with critical recognition almost immediately. Two more beautiful vineyards were planted about a decade later: Sierra Mar and Soberanes. Today, Gary and his sons continue to improve and innovate in the vineyards and winery to produce the best quality their land can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis high-elevation Chardonnay shows a more savory, aromatic expression shaped by its rugged site. Aromas of orange cream and Piccholine olive are framed by savory herbs, forest floor, and saline minerality. The mediumbodied palate is fresh and integrated, carrying citrus, lemon cream, and dried herbs over a subtle structure. The finish is bright with lemon zest and a hint of white pepper, balancing fruit and savory elements in a style that is rich and compelling today and built to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregarious pineapple and juicy guava with a hint of vanilla and clove make this wine a real party starter. 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