Deerfield Ranch Winery

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Dec 28, 2011

We visited in March 2010 during the Savor Sonoma festival. This was my husband's absolute favorite wine during that trip; he still talks about it. He prefers very bold in-your-face wine, and if that's your style, you will probably also like Deerfield. I thought the wine was very good--especially the Red Rex, but I find it to be a bit too bold for everyday drinking. If you're enjoying a good steak, then this is your wine, but I think it needs strong food to complement it. I loved the winery--when we went they had recently completed the tasting room caves, which were nice. I also loved the quirky giraffe art on the property. And I really enjoyed the people--not pretentious at all. This winery represents what I find so appealing about so many Sonoma Valley Wineries--people who know that wine should be FUN and who don't take themselves or their wine too seriously. That being said, they are producing some great wine with a lot of depth; I just find it a bit too bold for my taste.