ROAR Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2022

ROAR, the name the Franscioni family gave their wine brand, was inspired by the family’s passion for working hard and playing hard - paying homage to the Monterey Bay winds that roar through their vineyards and for the thunderous roar of a stadium full of sports fans. The Franscioni’s own the high altitude Sierra Mar Vineyard, the Rosella Vineyard, named for Gary Franscioni’s wife, and they co-own the Soberanes Vineyard and Garys’ Vineyard with Gary Pisoni (the reason why the apostrophe comes after the “s” in Garys’, and his winemaking/grape-growing family.)

The 2022 Santa Lucia Chardonnay blends fruit from all three vineyards and is aged in French oak, 32% of which is new.  "

Aromas of light tropical fruit, orange blossom, and a touch of cream and honey leap from the glass. Medium-full bodied, the palate offers a balance of citrus zest, wet stone, and lychee, leading to a creamy and toffee-infused finish. With balanced acidity, this is an elegant wine that begs for immediate enjoyment." ~ Winemaker notes