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Lloyd Cellars was founded by Rob and Bonnie Lloyd with a simple mission: to make the wines we love – big, flavorful, and deeply connected to California’s best vineyards.

From the heart of Napa Valley, they partner with passionate growers in Carneros, Sta. Rita Hills, Clarksburg, and the North Coast to craft expressive, small-lot wines that punch way above their weight.

At Lloyd Cellars, commitment meets craftsmanship. Each vintage reflects hand-picked fruit, small yields, and minimal intervention—not just to tell the story of place, but to amplify it.

Operating from a boutique facility, where every lot is fermented separately and aged with precision, the team focuses on quality over quantity: fewer than 3,000 cases per vintage, each selected through rigorous barrel tastings and built for longevity. This isn’t about following trends—it’s about making bold California wines that stand the test of time.

The 2023 Lloyd Chardonnay is the perfect reflection of that vision. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from the renowned Sangiacomo Vineyards in Los Carneros, it’s barrel-fermented, aged ten months in American oak, and undergoes full malolactic fermentation with extended lees aging.

Lush and layered yet vibrant, it delivers creamy depth, ripe fruit, and a toasty, lingering finish—power and polish in one definitive California Chardonnay. If you love Rombauer, you’ll find plenty to adore here.

An extroverted Chardonnay that boasts of toasted oak, salted hazelnut, and Golden yellow apples. Creamy butterscotch mid-palate, soothed by amped up acidity.  ~ 94 The Tasting Panel Magazine

This toasty white has aromas of white chocolate, chopped nuts, and buttered corn. Clove, too. It’s smoky, spicy, and full-bodied with a creamy texture. ~ 92 James Suckling

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