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Dear Artisans,
This is a special note for previous buyers of our excellent Pinot Noir offerings. We were able to secure an extremely small allocation of cult Pinot powerhouse ROAR's 2022 offerings, and we wanted to give you a chance to obtain a bottle or two before we sell out.
These wines are nearly impossible to get; Each year we're lucky to get anywhere from 6 bottles to a case or two of each... that's IT!
More Background on ROAR:
Gary and Rosella Franscioni produce hallmark, stellar wines - which are some of the most highly sought after wines in California. Small production, exquisite farming and a keen sense of power, balance and structure have been hallmarks of these wines and continue their remarkable track record since inception. In 2013 they were joined by Monterey County native, Scott Shapley, previously with Roessler Cellars and Siduri, as ROAR's full-time winemaker. There is never enough to satisfy demand, but rest assured that those who do get the opportunity to indulge themselves are never left disappointed.
The Franscioni family has been living and farming in the Salinas Valley for over a century and focused on the traditional vegetable crops of the region until Gary Franscioni, motivated by his childhood friend Gary Pisoni, made the move into grape-growing by planting a vineyard around his home on the hills above the valley. He named it Rosella's, after his wife, and it now encompasses 50 acres, 40 of them Pinot Noir, mostly Pisoni clone, and 10 more of Chardonnay and a bit of Syrah. The Franscionis are partners with the Pisonis in the 50-acre Garys' and 35-acre Soberanes Vineyards, which were planted in 1996 and 2008, respectively.
These are exceptional wines that would grace any cellar - but quantities are extremely limited, so please order promptly.
Cheers,
—James Tran
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