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"BIG, rich, and true to the oh-so buttery ‘Rombauer’ style that has become the gold standard for many California Chardonnay collectors….this new discovery soars forth with a bouquet of captivating Gardenia and opulent honeysuckle, peach, and grilled pineapple flavors with a hint of coconut and macadamia nut on the luxurious finish. The creamy oak tones from both barrel fermentation and aging are deftly melded into the finish of the wine. This wine is perfect for sipping now or anytime over the next 2 – 3 years, peaking in late 2012 in our estimate. 95 points"

Winemaker Notes: "Lloyd Chardonnay is an unabashed California Chard. The grapes come from two of my favorite Sangiacomo Vineyards, Home Ranch and Green Acres in the Carneros region. Picked at their peak of ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed, settled, and moved to barrels to be cold fermented. Aromatics of pineapple, vanilla, and tropical fruit jump out of the glass. A rich mouthfeel balanced with just enough acidity allow the wine to disappear quickly, leaving you waiting for the next taste… enjoy!"

Winemaker Profile: Rob Lloyd was raised in a family where wines were an integral part of each evening’s meal. Little did he know that this proximity to wine would lead him one day into the profession of wine making. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with an Economics degree, Rob headed to the Napa Valley to work in the wine business. He first began his career as a Cellar Employee, moved into the tasting room at Cakebread and next assumed the role of Tasting Room Manager at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

At this point, Rob decided to become a Winemaker, so his next step was to enroll in the Enology program at the University of California, Davis where he obtained his Masters Degree in Enology in 1999. Returning to the Napa Valley, he joined Rombauer Vineyards in 2001, as Assistant Winemaker and then Winemaker until his resignation in mid-2008. While at Rombauer, the winery received many new accolades and awards for their wines including being named by Wine Spectator as one of the Top 100 wines in the world in 2007.