Lauren

9.4

Very good! Like@ombauer but lessnjntense in a good way. But more expensive — 25 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

69 Miles – Chardonnay 2024
Yolo County, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An entry-level label of Lloyd Cellars, this Chardonnay showcases Rob Lloyd’s signature richness at a more approachable price point. The name 69 Miles represents the exact distance from the vineyard source to the winery’s crush pad—a nod to the precision and timeliness in harvesting and processing that preserves freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Concentrated notes of mango, pear, and white peach lead, accented by buttercream and a touch of vanilla. The wine balances ripe fruit intensity with a gentle creaminess, offering opulence without heaviness.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied, creamy yet lifted, with a crisp streak of acidity that carries through the finish. The contrast between richness and freshness makes it both indulgent and food-friendly.

Winemaking Notes
Crafted under the careful hand of Rob Lloyd, known for his polished California Chardonnays. Though positioned as an entry-tier, the attention to vineyard sourcing and quick-to-crush handling gives this wine a high-quality edge.

Food Pairing
Perfect with roasted chicken, creamy pasta primavera, or seared scallops. Its tropical fruit core also plays beautifully with spiced dishes like Thai curry.

The Verdict
An affordable but well-crafted Chardonnay that delivers Lloyd’s signature plush style while keeping a refreshing edge. Proof that even at the entry-level, care in sourcing and timing can result in standout quality.

✨ Personal Highlight: I love how the story of 69 miles reflects vineyard-to-winery precision—it makes the wine’s freshness and balance even more meaningful. A perfect example of how detail in winemaking can elevate even an “everyday” label. Cheers! — 9 months ago

Richard Groves

9.1

Drinking w/lloyd 1/27/24 — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An excellent wine brought to the BYO Indian Restaurant in Cairns. Close to the WOTN, thanks Lindsay. Coriole’s Lloyd Shiraz has always been a rich wonderful full bodied expression of old vine McLaren Vale fruit. Red and black fruits with chocolate and supple fluid tannins. From an excellent vintage. Great stuff. — 5 years ago

Dennis Kellison

8.9

Good oak, just right...lite lemon but ok, flavorful chardonnay — 5 years ago

with Karen

Lee Parry

8.9

Made in the hills of Jundiaí, Brazil. — 7 years ago

Richard Groves

8.9

Nice light and favorful-Auggie, Lloyd, Marko etc. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Lloyd by Robert Lloyd – Pinot Noir – 2019
Sta. Rita Hills AVA – Santa Barbara County – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Pinot Noir from the cool, wind-swept Sta. Rita Hills, known for producing concentrated, intensely flavored wines. This vintage leans toward a richer, more powerful expression while maintaining varietal character.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red and black berries, cherry compote, cedar, vanilla, and baking spices with a touch of clove and cola.

Mouthfeel
Fuller-bodied for Pinot Noir with warm fruit, medium acidity, and firm, well-structured tannins. Generous but balanced, with a lingering spicy finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom pizza, or truffle pasta.

Verdict
A bold, flavorful Sta. Rita Hills Pinot with depth, warmth, and structure. Ideal for those who enjoy a richer, more extracted style without losing elegance.

Did You Know?
Sta. Rita Hills is one of California’s most acclaimed Pinot regions, thanks to maritime winds that slow ripening and concentrate flavor, a key reason why the AVA consistently produces high-impact, age-worthy Pinots. — 7 months ago

Kevin Dale

9.4

Handcrafted with the assistance of Lloyd Matthews (of Nine Suns and formerly Futo), the 2021 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and defined by black fruit, blue eucalyptus, graphite, licorice, smoldering earth, and leather. — a year ago

Ezekiel James Hampton

9.2

When it comes to the rich style, this hits all the good feelies. Rob Lloyd brings balance to acid with body. New world, but done the RIGHT way. Stop the snobbishness at the door. It’s immediate gratification and just plain good — 4 years ago

Kylie Farinelli

9.6

Pinot Grigio that is quite dry with flavours of peach and lime — 5 years ago

William Brouwer

8.9

Enjoyed this gift from Lloyd. Smooth. Great buy at Costco. — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.4

You never forget your first. I loved the movie with Steve McQueen and this wine is as cool and smooth as he was. — 7 years ago

Richard Groves

9.3

Had w/Oggie and Lloyd — 6 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.4

Fruit-forward and spicy Syrah in the American style. Fruity but elegant. Slightly sweet fruit to start followed by an astringent finish. Good for spicy meat dishes. — 6 months ago

Andy Thomson

9.5

Superbly aged — a year ago

with Rod, Don and 1 other

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of dried pineapple and yellow flowers. Firm acidity leads the medium full palate which confirms the nose and adds French oak inspired vanilla, white pepper and a hint of honeyed green apple. Oaky, pome-y notes continue on the moderate finish. A rare, Burgundian style Chardonnay from Carneros which makes it not quite what one would expect from the appellation (especially if one is a Rombauer or Lloyd drinker), but an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of heartier white wine fare. Drink now through 2027. — 2 years ago

Kylie Farinelli

9.5

RRP $25. On sale $12.50 (6th August) — 5 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.9

My new favorite gin. — 6 years ago

Penny Meyer

9.5

Wonderful bottle of wine. Highly recommend — 7 years ago