Lauren

9.4

Very good! Like@ombauer but lessnjntense in a good way. But more expensive — 2 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. — 2 years ago

Richard Groves

9.1

Drinking w/lloyd 1/27/24 — 3 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 — 6 years ago

with Karen

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dk berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and pepper spice. Well structured firm tannins (needs decanting) lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit. — 8 years ago

Matt Trader

8.9

Can't say I have had many wines from Yolo County, but I will say that this would be a great example if I were asked to provide an example. Rob Lloyd production (past winemaker for Rombauer) named for the distance from the Winemakers home to the vineyards he's sourcing from. The nose of the wine is pretty enticing - butterscotch candy, caramel, lemon, and dill spice on the nose. The pallet is creamy and slightly buttery, exhibiting notes of baked apples, lemon, pineapple, mango, and a bright finish. It has a good inclusion of acid to make up for the malo. Great chardonnay.. I could drink this more often. It is very reminiscent of Rombauer, but for $20 - if not better. — 9 years ago

Richard Groves

8.9

Nice light and favorful-Auggie, Lloyd, Marko etc. — 7 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

Liz O'Neal

9.0

Spicier / bolder nose than what comes through on the palette. Soft, smooth, light and approachable for essentially any meal. I almost wish it had more character but I think is a crowd pleaser because of its "easy going" nature (LLoyd) — 9 years ago

Richard Groves

9.3

Had w/Oggie and Lloyd — 7 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. — 8 months 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

Shay A

9.2

During the month of January, the Wednesday Wine Committee has a unique format...the sparkler, whites and dessert wines can be from any vintage and any location, but the reds must be from the 2007 vintage. It was my first time providing a wine for a lunch, so I was excited to see how it showed. As always, all wines were served blind.

The nose on this smelled of sweet American oak. Because of that, I leaned Spanish or Italian. Per Lloyd from Dumb & Dumber, “I was way off!” Very surprised to see this was from Napa. Vanilla dominated nose. Red, blue and black fruit on the palate. A fairly sweet finish. — 9 years ago