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A narrow mountain bench of vineyards high above Monterey Bay, where fog, wind, and sun converge to create one of California's most distinctive appellations.

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Rosellas Vineyard, Roar Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California.

Vineyard

Rosella's Vineyard

Est. 1996

Rosella’s Vineyard is the first property we planted to vine, and is the northernmost of our vineyards. Planted in 1996, it wraps around the family home and is named for Rosella, Gary’s wife. Its rows of vines ascend from River Road up the hillside toward the mountain ridge, often laced with fog. Plush lemon trees flank its western edge. The sandy loam soil allows good drainage, encouraging deep vine roots that add complexity in the wines. Here we grow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Our wines from Rosella’s Vineyard are known for their expressive aromatics and smooth suppleness on the palate.

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Vineyard Profile

By the Numbers

  • 01Planted1996
  • 02Total Acres55
  • 03Elevation180 - 430 feet
  • 04AspectSoutheast-facing
  • 05Soil TypeArroyo Seco sandy loam
  • 06ClonesPinot: 113, 667, 777, 23, Pisoni, Pommard; Chardonnay: 76, 96; Syrah: Alban

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Varietals

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

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SIP Certified
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