Lulu Handley

The Climb

Training at University of California, Berkeley was followed by hands-on work in food and wine: Lulu Handley spent time as a staff member at Chez Panisse and later as a harvest intern in Galicia, Spain. By 2016, that path had brought her into the proprietor role at Handley Cellars.

Today

At Handley Cellars, the work is tied to place as much as production. Lulu Handley describes the winery as part of daily community life, where staff families move through the property comfortably and the site carries continuity from her own upbringing.

Career - proprietor — Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley, California (2016–present) - staff member — Chez Panisse - harvest intern — Galicia, Spain Education: University of California, Berkeley

Signature

Handley Cellars and Maker 2020 both carry Lulu Handley’s name on Pinot Noir: Maker 2020 Lulu Handley Pinot Noir and Handley Cellars - Lulu Handley Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.

In Their Words “I would like to see more recognition of wine as an agricultural product; how it is based on nature’s cycles and moods. And how much of the beauty of wine is based on the hard work of the vineyard workers.”

Recognition

Lulu Handley’s view of wine stays rooted in agriculture and labor: “I would like to see more recognition of wine as an agricultural product; how it is based on nature’s cycles and moods. And how much of the beauty of wine is based on the hard work of the vineyard workers.”

FAQ What is Lulu Handley's current role? As of 2026, Lulu Handley is Proprietor. Where did Lulu Handley train or study? Lulu Handley trained at University of California, Berkeley.