Lloyd Cellars’ Wines Available at Total Wine & More
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Chardonnay
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Pinot Noir
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Sauvignon Blanc (Limited Release)
AllChard Chardonnay
AllChard Reserve Chardonnay
Rock View Reserve Chardonnay
69 Miles Chardonnay
Lloyd Cellars at a Glance
- Family-owned California winery
- Founded by renowned winemaker Rob Lloyd
- Focused on classic California expressions
- Built on long-term collaborations with esteemed growers
- Serious winemaking, no pretense
Credible, familiar, and easy to trust.
Rob Lloyd
Winemaker / Owner
Why Rob Lloyd matters
- The winemaker behind three of the top five best-selling California Chardonnays of the past 25 years
- Former winemaker for La Crema and Rombauer
- A defining voice in modern California Chardonnay
- Known for long-standing collaboration with top growers, many spanning decades
- Sources from premier coastal and cool-climate regions including Carneros, Sta. Rita Hills, Mendocino, and Yolo County
- Focused on balance, site expression, and consistency vintage to vintage
In his words
“Great wine starts with great growers. Long-term collaboration is how you capture a sense of place.”
How to Position The Wines
Use Lloyd when customers are looking for:
- A proven California winemaking pedigree
- Wines rooted in vineyards with long-term grower relationships
- Restaurant-quality bottles without intimidation
- A winemaker story that’s easy to explain and repeat
- Highly rated wines priced for all
Salesperson shorthand:
“Same winemaker behind some of the most loved California Chardonnays ever – these are his personal labels.”
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Chardonnay
Carneros, CA / 94 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Layered citrus, ripe apple, subtle oak, and balanced richness.
Why it matters
Rob Lloyd’s signature expression of California Chardonnay — classic, polished, and versatile.
Why customers recognize it
- By the glass at The French Laundry and Nobu
- Flagship wine from one of California’s most influential Chardonnay winemakers
- Consistently strong performer at Total Wine & More
What to say on the floor
“It’s trusted by top restaurants, but made to be enjoyed at home.”
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, CA / 94 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Red and dark fruit, savory spice, structure and elegance in balance.
Why it matters
A site-driven Pinot Noir sourced from two distinct vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills — one of California’s most respected Pinot regions.
Vineyard & site talking points
- Sta. Rita Hills: cool-climate region with a long growing season
- Strong coastal influence preserves acidity and freshness
- Diatomaceous earth and marine sediment soils contribute structure, minerality, and tension
- Small-lot production
Vineyard sources
- Rio Vista (more inland): darker fruit, structure, power
- La Viña (coastal): lift, aromatics, finesse
How to describe it
“A balance of masculine structure and feminine elegance.”
Why customers recognize it
- Served at leading restaurants across the country
- Built for restaurant lists, equally at home on the retail shelf
Lloyd by Robert Lloyd Sauvignon Blanc (Limited Release)
Carneros, CA / 93 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Crisp citrus, gooseberry, fresh herbs, bright acidity, and a clean finish.
Why it matters
A small-lot Sauvignon Blanc focused on freshness and precision.
Vineyard & site talking points
- Sourced from Sangiacomo Vineyards in Carneros
- Warm days build flavor; cool coastal nights preserve acidity
Key callouts
- Limited production
- Clean, restrained California style
- Compelling alternative to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
AllChard Chardonnay
Mendocino, CA / 92 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Fruit-forward, expressive, and easygoing.
Why it matters
A modern, approachable Chardonnay made with the same vineyard-first philosophy.
Vineyard & site talking points
- Includes fruit from coastal Mendocino
- River Delta influence with hot days and cool nights
- Clay-rich soils help retain freshness and balance
Key callouts
- Crowd-pleasing style
- Strong quality-to-value story
- Easy recommendation
AllChard Reserve Chardonnay
Carneros, CA / 93 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Richer texture, deeper layers, and a longer finish.
Why it matters
A step-up, oak-driven Chardonnay for customers seeking more depth and structure.
Vineyard & site talking points
- Single-lot grapes sourced from Sangiacomo Vineyards in Carneros
- Carneros clay soils support malolactic fermentation for a creamy mouthfeel
- Clay-rich soils help retain freshness and balance
Key callouts
- More layered than AllChard
- Ideal for hosting and gifting
- Balanced California richness
Rock View Reserve Chardonnay
Mendocino, CA / 92 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Textured mouthfeel, focused fruit, and balanced oak.
Why it matters
A vineyard-driven Chardonnay emphasizing craftsmanship and site expression.
Key callouts
- Site-focused style
- Nuanced and layered
- Natural trade-up within Chardonnay
69 Miles Chardonnay
Yolo County, CA / 91 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
What it tastes like
Bright acidity, coastal freshness, and a clean finish.
Why it matters
A coastal-influenced Chardonnay built around freshness and drinkability.
Key callouts
- Lighter California profile
- Seafood-friendly
- Appeals to customers seeking restraint
Chardonnay Styles at a Glance
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AllChard — Easygoing, fruit-forward
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AllChard Reserve — Richer, more layered
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69 Miles — Bright, coastal, fresh
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Rock View — Textured, vineyard-driven
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Lloyd Chardonnay — Classic, balanced, flagship
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