Lloyd Cellars & Prescription Vineyards Present the 1st Annual ‘Surreal Showcase – Hollywood Hills’

Llyod Cellars Surreal Showcase 2022

Hosted by Celeb Chef & Cookbook Author Bob Blumer at His Hollywood Hills Home

Inspired by last year’s exclusive ‘Friday-Eve Live’ event at Blumer’s Hollywood Hills home, Blumer, the Lloyd Cellars team, and music partners A&R Worldwide have envisioned an annual event we’re calling the ‘Surreal Showcase’ featuring artist Will Sweeny (@willsweeny). Additionally, Will’s teaser video featuring his new track ‘Missing You,’ posted below, spotlights his friend Grey Coutts (@greycoutts) artwork. Grey will be exhibiting his abstract works and painting live at the event!

This exclusive, invite-only event brings together the perfect trilogy of lux wine, culinary wizardry, and musical showcase against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Hollywood sign. If you’re in the entertainment business, culinary world, or a member of the media, email us to request an invite to attend this private one-of-kind music and culinary mash-up!

RSVP Request Required: Joel@LloydCellars.com • Invite Non-TransferableDue to Limited Space and Food Planning, Please Only RSVP if You are Certain of Your Attendance • Must be 21 • Valet Provided
Artist Will Sweeny – U.K.’s White Eskimo Frontman – Showcases New Music from His Debut Solo Projects

Gastronaut, artist, and eight-time Guinness World Record holder Bob Blumer is the creator and host of the television series Surreal Gourmet, Glutton for Punishment, and a producer and host of World’s Weirdest Restaurants. His shows air on various networks in more than twenty countries worldwide. Follow Blumer’s culinary adventures on Instagram at @bobblumer.

Blumer will create a surreal passed-apps menu to pair with Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards wines and a musical showcase – staged rooftop overlooking Blumer’s patio ­– featuring singer-songwriter and rocker Will Sweeny!


The Surreal Gourmet Menu

Chicken Lollipops

Parsnip & Bacon Soup Shooters

House-Cured Salmon Sno-Cones

Grilled Pesto Pizza

Mushroom Cupcakes

Steak & Potatowich


Bob Blumer’s ‘Surreal Showcase’ was inspired by Prescription Vineyards 2021 ‘Friday-Eve Live’ event featuring artist Isra

The Will Sweeny Story

Los Angeles, 1993: Being blessed in his mother’s womb by music legend Little Richard was how Will Sweeny’s career and life began when the icon placed his hands on her pregnant stomach in a hotel lobby and shouted, ‘God bless this child, Lord!’

English through and through, but with such a life blessing linking him to the U.S., it’s no wonder Will has gone on to perform his music around the world and has returned to Los Angeles to record his debut solo venture.

Will hails from Cheshire, England, where he would spend hours hitting upturned pans with wooden spoons as soon as he was old enough to sit up. His love of music and drumming had begun. He got his first set of drums as a child and studied music in college. There, he formed his first band, “White Eskimo,” playing drums, and his music career took off in the U.K.

Will soon became the group’s frontman and went on to perform his music in England’s hottest venues, including The 02 Arena in London, Brixton Academy, and his packed and extended residencies at the infamous Cavern Club. Will has now made the exciting move State-side as a debut solo artist to fulfill! He has opened for top groups, including The Jam, and has appeared regularly across National television and radio, including The BBC and ITV. Will even brought his previous band to L.A. and entered the live scene at the top with an opening show at The Whiskey and a resounding demand for more U.S. shows…

Here’s Will’s teaser video featuring his new track ‘Missing You,’ inspired by his friend @greycoutts artwork. All of the art behind Will was painted by Grey.

He has spent his time during quarantine honing the music he has always wanted most to create and writing new songs for his album release. Will shared about his new solo music, “I want to bend marketing rules, break the usual boxes people try to tick when classifying a new artist. My influences are everything from Elvis Presley to Guns N’ Roses, and that shows in my sound and writing.” Will says about his live shows, “I like to knock people off their feet with the electricity of performing, make them want the night never to end. My stage act is all about fun, showmanship, and connection.”


In Pics: ‘Friday-Eve Live’ Hosted by Celeb Chef & Cookbook Author Bob Blumer in the Hollywood Hills

Isra 'Friday-Eve Live' Hollywood
Friday-Eve Live feat. Isra

Music Biz and Wine Execs Mix it Up with Featured Artist Isra Over Wine and Surreal Bites

We Staged Isra’s Performance on Blumer’s Roof Below the Iconic Hollywood Sign


Prescription’s most exclusive ‘Friday-Eve Live’ showcase of the year went off on October 7 with featured artist Isra and Celebrity Chef and Cookbook Author Bob Blumer. Blumer hosted the evening on his outdoor home patio in the Hollywood Hills. He dished up his ‘Greatest Hits’ of Surreal Appetizers to pair with the gathering’s wines from Prescription Vineyards and Lloyd Cellars. Follow Blumer’s culinary adventures on Instagram at @bobblumer.

Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Isra is an established Latin artist who has developed a large following due to his social media acumen and live performances. His music is best described as urban rock infused with catchy hooks that tell a story of empowerment and encourages listeners to live their passions. Get on the social media bandwagon at…

Instagram: @isra • YouTube: @isra

Special Thanks to A&R Worldwide and CellarPass.com


Photographer Brandon Fuller Captured the Evening as The Sun Set Over Hollywood


Blumer’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Apps Menu

veg

• pumpkin pie soup shooters

• avocado and butter bean hummus on home-made lavash crackers

• wild mushroom pizza (roasted garlic base and camembert cheese)

fish

smoked salmon sno-cones

chix

chicken lollipops

pig

bacon-wrapped, parmigiano-stuffed medjool dates

dessert

chocolate/peanut butter/caramel/banana wontons

‘Beat the Heat’ to Save on Spring & Summer Shipping

Beat the heat and save on shipping

As the longer days of spring and summer approach, we begin to dream of outdoor gatherings with family, firing up the grill, and sipping our favorite wines on the patio.

Of course, with the change of seasons comes the heat. We share a reminder to order your wines now to avoid summer ‘heat holds’ and overnight shipping costs. The difference between Ground vs. Overnight shipping can mean several hundred dollars.

You can save even more by joining our Lloyd Cellars Membership.

As a Club Member, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount on your favorite wines for a commitment of 2 cases (24, 750ml bottles) purchased per year.

And you choose your wines!

>>> CLICK HERE to learn more and become a member <<<

Cheers to Spring & Summer Sipping!

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Flavorbomb Your Holidays with Our Exclusive Gift Collection with Celeb Chef Bob Blumer!

Flavorbomb Your Holidays Offer
Our Flavorbomb Holiday Collection includes four wines with Blumer's new cookbook.
Our Flavorbomb Holiday Collection includes four wines with Blumer’s new cookbook. Read on…

From our family to yours, we hope you remain safe and healthy. Certainly, the holidays will be like nothing any of us have experienced before. During shelter-in-place, we’ve found ourselves cooking as a family more than ever. This is why we share a holiday gift collection that includes each of our four wines and the new cookbook, Flavorbomb by Gastronaut and Author Bob Blumer.

Blumer is also an eight-time Guinness World Record holder, creator and host of the television series Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment, and a producer and host of World’s Weirdest Restaurants. If you’re like us and not dining out like you used to, then this is the cookbook for you. It’s loaded with insider tips and recipes to achieve the widely addictive flavors served up by your favorite chefs and restaurants!

CLICK HERE to Order Your Flavorbomb Holiday Collection!

  • 1 bottle – 2018 Prescription Chardonnay, Clarksburg
  • 1 bottle – 2018 Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley (Inaugural release!)
  • 1 bottle – 2019 Lloyd Cellars Chardonnay, Carneros
  • 1 bottle – 2017 Lloyd Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
  • 1 book – FlavorBomb by Bob Blumer

Exclusive Gift Package: $170 with shipping included!

(WINE CLUB MEMBER DISCOUNTS APPLY / CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS)
Holiday shipping deadlines. NOTE: Due to Covid, UPS has no guarantees this year, so order early!
Shipping SelectionChristmas DeadlineNew Year’s Eve Deadline
GroundDecember 16December 21
2-Day AirDecember 20December 23
Next Day AirDecember 21December 28

Or Visit Our Online Store to Stock Up on Your Favorite Wines for the Holidays!

Gotts’ta have the Chicken-Schnitzel Sandwich with Prescription Chardonnay!

Gott's Roadside Chicken-Schnitzel Sandwich
Photo and image credits: Gott’s Roadside
Screwcaps and Food To-Go Make Life Easier While Delicious

Life moves fast for most of us, yet there are pit stops along life’s road to get slow food quickly and chill the pace. The San Francisco Bay Area has one the most reliable and delicious to-go sources for sustainable and organic meals, and it’s a diner called Gott’s Roadside.

According to Gott’s website, they offer, “California-inspired dishes and seasonal specials use locally sourced ingredients and purveyors such as Niman Ranch beef, Zoe’s bacon, Panorama Bakery breads, and Osprey Seafood.” These producers are some of the best in our nation!

Prescription Vineyards itself is all about handcrafted wines created by Rob Lloyd. They are responsibly made, affordable, and easy to sip (screwcap closure) with some of America’s best prepared meals, off the shelve bites, street food, and dishes from places like Gott’s Roadside.

From Gott’s, we particularly love pairing their Chicken-Schnitzel Sandwich with Prescription Chardonnay! This crispy fried chicken breast is topped with arugula herb salad, cucumber and pickled turnips on a toasted sesame brioche bun with harissa and turmeric spiced mayos.

Yes, we all love to cook homemade meals with our families. However, there are times when life is too crazy, and we need immediate nourishment and a good glass of wine to win the day. This reality is why we’ve decided to have an ongoing series of blogs featuring easy and delicious meals to pair with Prescription Vineyards Chardonnay.

If you have tips on what you like to pair with our wine, share your favorites and photos on our Facebook and hashtag us on Instagram >>> #PrescriptionVineyards #ChardonnayPowered #DrinkLloyd.

To find Prescription Vineyards in your neighborhood, visit our Chardonnay-Powered Store Locator page!

Prescription & Lloyd Cellars Strike Gold at Sunset International Wine Competition

Prescription & Lloyd Cellars Strike Gold at Sunset International Wine Competition

Lloyd Cellars and Prescription Vineyards are honored to announce our ‘Chardonnay-Powered’ scores from the Sunset International Wine Competition!

Sunset is the leading media source of the Western lifestyle. Its International Wine Competition makes its winning wines part of the most influential wine program in the country. The competition’s judges are some of the most experienced wine professionals in the West, including many Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine.


Prescription Vineyards 2018 Clarksburg Chardonnay Scores Gold – 91 Points

Prescription Vineyards 2018 Clarksburg Chardonnay is 100% Chardonnay sourced from James Reamer in Clarksburg, CA. The wine shows lively aromatics of high-toned citrus, lemon peel, tropical fruits and fresh cream lead into a refreshing and mouthwatering palate. Flavors of guava, papaya, key lime and crème brulée flow throughout a long, smooth, mineral-laced finish. > GOLD 91 POINTS!


Lloyd Cellars 2018 Carneros Chardonnay Scores Double Gold – 97 Points (Sold Out)

Lloyd Cellars 2018 Carneros Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay is sourced predominately from Sangiacomo Vineyards’ Kiser, Home and Green Acre Blocks with a small amount of fruit from the Truchard Vineyard. The wine is barrel fermented and aged for ten months in American oak, and left on the lees right until bottling. > DOUBLE GOLD 97 POINTS!