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WINEMAKING TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT 52 WINES&VINES February 2017 The name "Roar" is partly an homage to the strong winds that regularly blow through the Santa Lucia Highlands from the Monterey Bay. While the region's cool temperatures and soils make it an ideal location for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, a lack of infra- structure there makes building and operating a winery difficult. Making the move to S.F. Roar wines were made in Santa Rosa, Calif., from 2001 until 2006, but when production outgrew that Sonoma County facility, the Fran- scionis moved to San Francisco with former consulting winemaker Ed Kurtzman, who is the winemaker and a partner in San Francisco- based August West wines. In 2012, Roar moved to its current San Francisco facility, where winemaking is over- seen by Gary's son Adam Franscioni and Scott Shapley. The 20,000-square-foot winery is used to produce Roar Wines as well as wines from eight other clients including Shapley's own brand, Flywheel. In 2016, the winery processed nearly 200 tons. Built in the 1950s, the old warehouse needed new trench drains and a barrel-storage room. A section of the building was enclosed with two new walls to accommodate barrel storage at 57° F and hold up to 400 barrels. The French Leader in Barrel Alternatives Over 1000 wineries in France and hundreds worldwide benefit from VINEA enological oak quality, consistency, and performance. Jean-Christophe Varron, the owner and founder, pioneered barrel alternatives in France and has over 20 years of experience in adjuncts. VINEA French oak adds volume, length, and layered flavor/aromatic components to your wine for elegant barrel-like results. Guaranteed naturally air-dried Available in VINICERAM ™ ceramic radiant or classic fire toast, VINEA offers a complete collection of alternatives to address your needs at any point in the winemaking process: tank staves • segments • barrel inserts • chips For more information on the VINEA range of oak tools, pricing, and to obtain samples for trial, please contact: THE BOSWELL COMPANY (415) 457-3955 staff@boswellcompany.com www.boswellcompany.com Winemaker Scott Shapley fills barrels with 2016 vintage wine from the press. Roar Wines see about 65% new oak.