A showcase performance by actress, singer, and poetry/songwriter Abigail Choi Arader will accompany the evening’s dessert course!
During Yountville Pride Celebration week, happening June 5 through 11, Jessup Cellars, Handwritten Wines, and Lloyd Cellars will host its Playbills & Platters exclusive dinner on Friday, June 9th, at the Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery. Get limited tickets >>> $250 each while they last!
Tony-nominated producer Jacob Langfelder and Bonnie and Rob Lloyd of Lloyd Cellars toast to the announcement of the new Playbills & Platters dinner, and the 2023 Broadway and Vine summer music series line-up. Lloyd Cellars helps underwrite the series, which opens on June 27 with five-time Emmy-winner Tituss Burgess.
Rob Lloyd is Executive Winemaker for Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines. He will also be sharing his own Lloyd Cellars 2021 Carneros Chardonnay as well as his and his wife Bonnie’s passion for supporting rising star artists.
The Lloyd’s will be joined by Tony Award-nominated producer Jacob Langfelder, founder of Broadway and Vine, and feature a musical performance by emerging singer, songwriter, and actor, Abigail Choi Arader. Abigail starred in the all-Asian Off-Broadway production, Comfort Women: A New Musical, which won over critics and led her to win BroadwayWorld’s Best Actress in a Musical Award. She has been seen in the HBO Max reboot of Gossip Girl.
In partnership with Playbill, a vintage collection of Playbills will be on display as well as custom artwork by visual artist Cynthia Carey. A special thanks to Playbill magazine for its support!
10% of the proceeds will be donated to a local organization supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Includes wine pairings by Jessup Cellars, Handwritten Wines, and Lloyd Cellars by executive winemaker, Rob Lloyd, and artisan local cheese & charcuterie display…
Family Style Dinner
First Course: Caesar Salad
Main Course: Bistro Filet of Beef Wild Mushroom Risotto Medley of Local Farm Vegetables Roasted Potatoes
Dessert: Passion Fruit Meringue Tart paired with a musical showcase by Abigail Choi Arader
Spiceology Tosses in the Pink Peppercorns while California Wine Festivals Invite Influencers to SoCal Coastal Tastings
ApexDrop Instagram Influencers, it’s time to spice up your kitchen and dining room experiences – and aesthetics – with Lloyd Cellars’ luscious and beautifully balanced wines and HexClad’s masterfully engineered HexMill Pepper Grinder. The HexMill Pepper Grinder’s sleek, black aluminum-bodied mill uses a burr grinder (just like the finest coffee grinders) to unlock the superior flavor profile only Spiceology’s fresh ground pepper blend offers. It has an adjustable grind range that takes you instantly from coarse to super fine to match any recipe that calls for the world’s most popular spice!
Winemaker Rob Lloyd is an artist and a cellar technician, utilizing long cold ferments when crafting our Carneros Chardonnay to preserve aromatics, fruit flavors, and color. For our Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Rob employs the technique of submersion cap fermentation. Imagine a giant French Press pressing the skins 8″ under the fermenting juice. This technique has many benefits. There are no punch downs and very few pump-overs to extract flavor from the skins – it is an infinitely gentler winemaking process, which creates super silky tannins and aromatic wines. Side-by-side, Lloyd Cellars wines, and HexClad’s HexMill Pepper Grinder look like soul mates. And ironically, they take the grind out of preparing and serving up bold and delicious meals. Additionally, HexClad and Lloyd Cellars will be at select California Wine Festivals this year, so for those who love world-class wine events, we hope to see you there!
Rob and Bonnie Lloyd send their sincere thanks to all our fans for your support over the past decade and a half. This journey humbles them. Some of you may have noticed that beyond crafting uncompromising wines of distinction, Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards have embarked on a National Tour to support the arts and bring the best in unforgettable entertainment to the table.
In 2022, we will visit 19 cities, sponsoring and producing 38 events with top chefs, Broadway stars, and Grammy Award-winning artists. These events also showcase emerging talent in music, visual arts, film, and the culinary arts. Through this artistic culture, the Lloyd’s will channel this energy to support education and projects that fight hunger.
In June, Lloyd Cellars joins the cast of wineries supporting Broadway & Vine, whose mission is to provide mentorship, masterclass, and performance opportunities for students and pre-professional performing artists. At the same time, Prescription Vineyards is again the exclusive wine sponsor for Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, which supports Feeding Tampa Bay.
We have launched a new, robust online events calendar to help our fans follow and join in the delicious fun and philanthropy. We encourage everyone to subscribe to the calendar. Please take a moment to review our National Tour dates, and if you see an event near you or one that intersects with your future travel plans, please reach out to us at marcomm@lloydcellars.com and let us know you’re planning to attend. If you’re a member, we may have the opportunity to offer special access or ticket discounts to these very special experiences.
Cheers!
Joel Quigley, Director of Marketing Communications
Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards are excited to join the cast of the fabulous Napa Valley wineries participating in the Second Season of Broadway & Vine, created and produced by Tony Award nominee Jacob Langfelder (Sea Wall/A Life). As Jacob says, “The road to Broadway & Vine is paved with a love for the Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, and Viticulture.”
Broadway and Vine was founded with a mission to provide mentorship, masterclass and performance opportunities for students and pre-professional performing artists. The concert series’ first season launched in 2021 and quickly became a San Francisco Chronicle critics’ pick with performances by Tony winner Beth Leavel, Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck, Shoshana Bean, and Taylor Iman Jones.
Each of the four intimate showcases features a Pre-Concert Wine Tasting Reception, Live Concert in the Vineyard, and Post-Concert 3-Course Vintner’s Dinner. Scroll on for the full story…
GOLDEN GLOBE AND EMMY AWARD NOMINEE LEA MICHELE TO HEADLINE BROADWAY AND VINE’S 2022 CONCERT SERIESON JUNE 7TH IN NAPA VALLEY
Wine Country’s Newest Concert, Wine, and Culinary Event Series will bring Broadway Stars to Carneros Resort and Tre Posti’s Vineyard
Napa, CA (April 27, 2022) – Broadway and Vine, intersecting the best of Broadway with the best of Wine Country opens its second season with Lea Michele (GLEE, Spring Awakening). The Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee will make her Napa Valley performance debut at Carneros Resort’s Hilltop Vineyard on Tuesday, June 7th. The monthly concert series will pair each Broadway performance with world class wine and culinary experiences in picturesque vineyard and resort settings. Broadway and Vine, which was founded by Tony Award nominee Jacob Langfelder (Sea Wall/A Life), has a mission to provide mentorship, masterclass and performance opportunities for students and pre-professional performing artists. Tickets begin at $125 and are on sale now at www.broadwayandvine.org
The exclusive events continue throughout the summer at Tre Posti Vineyards with Broadway stars Nasia Thomas (Caroline, or Change, Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Musical), Jelani Remy (Ain’t Too Proud, Disney’s The Lion King) along withEmmy Winner Lance Horne on July 11th, Natalie Tenenbaum (David Byrne’s American Utopia) and Ciara Renée (Disney’s Frozen, Waitress, Pippin, Big Fish) on August 10th and Abby Mueller (SIX, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Kinky Boots) with Sharon Kenny on September 20th.
In addition to the concert experience, a limited number of exclusive VIP wine tasting and vintner dinner experiences will be available featuring Carneros Resort’s ExecutiveChef Jeffrey Jake, and Tre Posti Executive Chef Nash Cognetti, and award-winning wines from Arietta, Cervantes Family Vineyards, Larkmead, Lloyd Cellars, Olabisi Wines, Prescription Vineyards, Rombauer, Smith-Devereux, Titus Vineyards and more.
Please note: Arrival time varies based on ticket type.
ABOUT BROADWAY AND VINE:
Broadway and Vine was founded by Tony Award nominee Jacob Langfelder with a mission to provide mentorship, masterclass and performance opportunities for students and pre-professional performing artists. The concert series’ first season launched in 2021 and quickly became a San Francisco Chronicle critics’ pick with performances by Tony winner Beth Leavel, Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck, Shoshana Bean, and Taylor Iman Jones. In addition to his stage and concert productions, Langfelder has worked with acclaimed chefs including Tom Colicchio, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud. In Napa, he executive produced Festival Napa Valley, Taste of Napa, and has worked with dozens of wineries and resorts presenting luxury concert events.
ABOUT LEA MICHELE
Lea Michele is an award-winning actress, singer and New York Times Best Selling author. She is best known for her role as “Rachel Berry” on Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning series, “Glee.” In 2010, Michele was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress – Comedy. In 2012 and 2013, Michele won the TEEN CHOICE Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy. In 2013, she also won a People’s Choice Award for Best TV Comedic Actress. At just eight years old, Lea Michele made her Broadway debut as “Young Cosette” in “Les Misérables.” Since then, Michele has shared the stage with Broadway greats Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in “Ragtime,” as well as Alfred Molina in the 20th anniversary production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” She also received raved reviews for her stage performance in the role of “Wendla” for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of “Spring Awakening,” which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.
While appearing on television and stage, Michele’s love for music has been a focal point in her career. Michele has had the honor of singing for The President and performing at the Superbowl. She has released 4 albums, “FOREVER”, “Christmas in the City”, “Places” and “Louder” and has also traveled around the world on multiple concert tours including a joint tour with fellow Glee alum Darren Criss. Michele is also a best-selling author releasing “Brunette Ambition”, which was a New York Times Best Seller as well as her follow-up book, “You First”. The Spring Awakening Documentary “Those You’ve Known” premieres on HBO Max on May 3rd.
Prescription Vineyards was the exclusive wine sponsor for South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s ‘Steak & Whiskey’ event hosted by Celeb Chef Michael Symon in February
Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards are so excited for 2022 and getting back on the road to share our wines with our fans and new friends. Along with participating in many classic festivals such as South Beach Food & Festival, three California Wine Festivals (Dana Point, Carlsbad, and Santa Barbara), and Austin Food & Wine Festival, we’ll also be producing our own signature events in select cities. These celebrations include Friday-Eve Live, Ferments & Fashion, and Art of the Sip. You’ll see in our featured list below, we do have some TBA’s, which we’ll be filling in as more event partners are confirmed. If you have any questions concerning events, email us Info@LloydCellars.com. Cheers!
Our Inaugural ‘Ferments & Fashion’ Mixer Brings Style and Smiles to Chicago’s Bustling South Loop!
Special thanks to Sweeney Taud StudioZ & Social Club for hosting us, to DJ Simmy for stepping in on the turntables, and of course vintage clothing stylist Derricka Cole for her paring vintage collection with our vintages. Check her out at @old_new_thrifted2. The following is a gallery that was captured by our friend and photographer Gina Gabero!
Lloyd Cellars Pairs Wine, Fashion & Beats on the Famed Michigan Avenue
We’re celebrating the launch of our new signature event, ‘Ferments & Fashion’ with our first gathering in Chicago on November 10th at Sweeney Taud Studioz & Lifestyle Loft’s new 3,000 square foot space on Michigan Avenue. The event takes place from 6:30pm to 9:00pm and reservations are required.
While we’re in the Windy City we’ll also be participating in ‘Chill – A Curated International Wine & Culinary Event‘ in cooperation with the Wine Spectator on Thursday, November 11 at theMart in Chicago. If you plan to attend, we hope you’ll seek us out to say hello and taste! Now back to ‘Ferments & Fashion’…
The Evening’s Trunk Show Features Vintage Wear Stylist Derricka Cole
The new salon is a sight to see, just like the evening’s trunk show by vintage clothing stylist Derricka Cole. We love the idea of paring vintage to vintages. Check her out at @old_new_thrifted2.
Evie the Cool Set to Spin
Along with tasting Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards wines, we’ll be hosting light nosh and DJ grooves by Evie The Cool. Evie also runs @babesonlyfun, a non-profit woman’s organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and educating others through events, conversations, and workshops.
We Love the Sweeney Taud Studioz Culture
They ask, “Why not be a part of something more?” They don’t just want you to look good. They want you to feel good. Yet, most importantly, they want you to be good and be surrounded by others concerned with the wellness of yourself and others.
When you come to Sweeney Taud Studioz, it’s not just another service. It’s about investing in community and culture – one day at a time.
Rob Lloyd Joined Five Winemakers from Burgundy to California for this Educational Webinar
While Chardonnay can provoke strong opinions amongst wine lovers, the grape itself is inherently neutral. The many flavors and nuances commonly associated with it are derived from terroir, winemaking, and aging. Relatively easy to cultivate in a wide range of micro-climates, it is chameleon-like and malleable to both vineyard conditions and winery regimen.
In this “Balancing Act” webinar hosted by Lars Leicht of The SOMM Journal and Andrea Robinson, MS, a diverse group of winemakers educates viewers about the unique terroirs and winemaking techniques that help bring out the best in their Chardonnays. Following introductions, Rob is the first winemaker interviewed.
Winemaker Rob Lloyd went live from the vineyards for the webinar
VIVINO Scan data illustrates 71% growth since the launch of our 2021 marketing and communications campaigns. Prescription Vineyardsin-market programming continues with its exclusive ‘Friday-Eve Live’ wine and music showcases through the end of 2021 – both virtual and live.
In our Lloyd Cellars Market Update, we always share recent scores and links to promotional assets such as Shelf-Talkers, Line Cards, Data Sheets, and Bottle Shots.
~ Please read on for more marketing activities and links to our recent blog features! ~
Joel Quigley, Director of Marketing Communications | Joel@LloydCellars.com | (707) 495-0831
The Somm Journal & Nat Geo Webinars
The launch of the highly anticipatedNew Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia by National Geographic Books is the catalyst for the innovative approach and synergies among industry leaders in their categories. The SOMM Journal — in association with National Geographicand SommCon — invites you to participate in these complimentary, one-of-a-kind wine-tasting webinar series entitled Geographical Digest.
July 29th 2021 @ 11am PT Buyer’s Forum: In association with the Somm Foundation, Prescription Vineyards tastes along with 40 qualified wine buyers featuring the upcoming release of our 2019 Clarksburg Chardonnay Winemaker Rob Lloyd & Director of Sales Greg Moore Lead Our Discussion
September 14th 2021 @ 9:00am PT National Geographic “Balancing Act: Chardonnay at its Best’ Webinar in association with the Somm Foundation Winemaker Rob Lloyd to Speak to Carneros Chardonnay
Note: These webinars are part of a year-long marketing campaign that includes advertising, editorial, and social media
The Somm Journal and Nat Geo’s Post-Coverage of the Pinot Noir Webinar Featuring Rob Lloyd with Six Int’l Winemakers
‘Friday-Eve Live’ Goes Virtual for Our ‘Wine & Music to Rock Your World’ August Promotion
‘Friday-Eve Live’ is a production of Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards, in partnership with A&R Worldwide and Passport Approved Radio and our family of musical artists.
Lloyd Cellars & Prescription announce sponsorship of Hispanic Heritage Month, partnership with two-time Grammy Award-winning Latin artist, Marlow Rosado!
In support of Hispanic Heritage Month, Prescription is underwriting Marlow’s Colorful Sounds concert at Ramkat in Winston-Salem on September 30th in partnership with the Hispanic League. The North Carolina market visit also includes in-store consumer tasting in Winston-Salem and Charlotte.
Texas November In-Market Visit Fouces on Austin Food & Wine, with Promotional Partnerships and Events with Austin Monthly and San Antonio Current
Our November Texas in-market campaign, combining events, print and digital promotions, media lunches and dinners, and ApexDrop Instagram Influencer Holiday Campaign, is expected to generate several million impressions.
One-on-one consumer tastings at exclusive venues in Austin and San Antonio will create demand for our wines at retailers and restaurants throughout the Lone Star state!
The Drop on ApexDrop!
In addition to ApexDrop’s robust content generation and product sampling, each campaign with the 50 Instagram Influencers has had a total following of more than 750,000 followers. Over our last three campaigns, our total reach has surpassed 1.5 million with our Engagements reaching more than 60,000. We invite you to visit our Instagram accounts with Tags to see the quality and diversity of our content and, of course, follow us!
Make this delicious Roast Pork with House Rub entree for Saturday dinner; turn leftovers into Sunday picnic sandwiches!
We’re very excited that the Fourth of July is on an actual weekend this year. (Honestly, it’s kind of a bummer when it lands on a Wednesday, right?) This weekend we’re making Chef Rob Bleifer’s Roast Pork recipe for our Saturday evening entree and pairing it with our Lloyd Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Then for our Sunday Fourth of July celebration, we’re going to chop up the leftover pork and toss it with barbecue sauce to make pork sandwiches. This strategy allows for less time in the kitchen and more time to celebrate with friends and family…and to sip more Pinot Noir! Follow the former Food Network Executive Chef’s adventures on Instagram: @chef_robear
Chef Robert Bleifer goes for a classic, pairing pork with our Lloyd Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. What makes this recipe so satisfying is the rub and the technique to bring it to the table.
