Roar
Roar produces wines from Santa Lucia Highlands, a cool-climate pocket of Monterey County known for mountain-elevation vineyards and diurnal temperature swings that build complexity in Pinot Noir and Syrah. The winery's Sierra Mar Vineyard Syrah—a wine that captures the region's signature dark fruit intensity and structure—has been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. Alongside it, two Pinot Noirs from Sierra Mar and Soberanes vineyards demonstrate the winery's focus on single-vineyard expression. Santa Lucia Highlands' elevation and maritime influence create conditions where Pinot Noir develops the acidity and mineral tension the region is recognized for, while Syrah gains the ripeness and spice that define Central Coast expressions of the variety. Roar's lineup reflects a commitment to vineyard-specific bottlings in one of California's most distinctive cool-climate regions.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator