InnSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.6 · 290
Kenwood Inn & Spa
A courtyard pool ringed with lavender and rosemary sits behind terracotta roofs and stucco walls.
Dog OKKid FriendlyWine LoversRomantic Getaways
★★★★< 1 mi
Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Kenwood
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Robert and PJ Rex have been making wine here since 1972 and ferment with their CleanWine® process.
4.6(136)
Known forCabernetFood PairingCave ToursDog-FriendlyOrganicBiodynamic Farming
About Deerfield Ranch Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery, founded by Robert and PJ Rex, has a rich history that began in 1972 when Robert made his first wine in a garage. The winery, located in Sonoma Valley, is known for its unique CleanWine® philosophy, which emphasizes producing wines that are both enjoyable and beneficial. Visitors can explore the expansive 23,000 sq. ft. wine cave and experience tastings that reflect the passion and history of this family-owned establishment.
Why Visit Deerfield Ranch Winery
The Reserve Tasting In The Cave pours five wines from vintages Wine Spectator named among the best of the decade, all small-batch and aged longer than standard releases. Robert Rex still makes every wine, fifty harvests into a family project that began in a garage and now centers on low-sulfite fermentation.
- Reserve Tasting In The Cave ($75) pours five aged wines Wine Spectator recognized
- Robert Rex made his first wine in 1972; he still makes every vintage
- 23,000-square-foot cave with Grand Room tasting area at its center
- CleanWine® fermentation process produces low-sulfite wines
- Vineyard Tour & Tasting ($90) includes organic vineyards and production facility
The Setting
A 23,000-square-foot wine cave runs through the property, with a Grand Room carved out at its center where both the Signature and Reserve tastings take place. Guests walk past barrels stacked along cave walls to reach the tasting tables. Highway 12 runs just outside, putting Deerfield Ranch on the main Kenwood corridor between organic vineyard rows and the crushpad where Robert Rex still oversees production.
The Tasting Experience
The Signature Tasting In The Cave ($35) seats guests in the Grand Room and pours five current releases with a guide who explains the Rex family's winemaking timeline. The Reserve Tasting In The Cave ($75) focuses on aged, small-lot wines from what the winery calls the best vintages of the decade. A Vineyard Tour & Tasting ($90) starts in the organic vineyards, moves through the production facility where staff explain the CleanWine® low-sulfite process, then finishes with a tasting.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Signature Tasting In The Cave
$35Taste five of our current release wines while sitting in our spacious Grand Room, set in the heart of our 23,000 square foot cave. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the tasting. You’ll learn about the history of our winery, the cave, and how our CleanWine® making process produces wine low in sulfites and low in histamines.
Reservation Required
Reserve Tasting In The Cave
$75Taste five of our Reserve wines from what Wine Spectator calls 'The Best Vintages of the Decade.' The wines served are small batch, limited quantities, and all beautifully aged. A dedicated server will guide you through your tasting, filling your glass with award-winning wines. You will learn about our history and see footage of the excavation of the cave!
Reservation Required
Vineyard Tour & Tasting
$90Your experience begins in our organic vineyards where you learn about biodynamic farming. You’ll visit the production facility to hear how our CleanWine® making process produces wines low in sulfites and low in histamines. The tour ends in the Grand Room, in the heart of our 23,000 sq. ft. cave, where you’ll enjoy a flight of five award-winning wines.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
$54$65$40$72
Wine list. (10)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Merlot Cuvee Winemaking is a combination cooking and Chemistry. Like a memorable meal, it’s about the source and quality of the ingredients, then about technique and the interplay of flavors and textures. Our Merlot Cuvée is all this in the glass. | Merlot | 2022 | $54 | |
2022 Pinot Noir Bright red fruits roll through with vibrant energy—cranberry, pomegranate and subtle plum—supported by fine, silky tannins and a crisp, minerally backbone. As it opens, tertiary nuances of dried rose, sandalwood and mushroom emerge, giving depth and elegance to the finish. | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $65 | |
2021 Red Rex Each varietal fits in the blend like a piece in a puzzle, reaching every corner of your palate. Winemaking is 60% cooking and 40% chemistry. It’s about the quality of the ingredients, style, and technique. Red Rex is the best soup or sauce you’ve ever tasted and will pair with everything from ham sandwiches to your best gourmet dish. | Red Blend | 2021 | $40 | |
2022 Super T-Rex Super T-Rex pays homage to the iconic Super Tuscan style and the Rex familie’s Italian heritage. The wine is aged for 35 months in barrels in our cave, allowing the flavors to marry and the tannins to soften, resulting in a well-balanced and delightful wine. | Red Blend | 2022 | $72 |
2022 Merlot Cuvee
Winemaking is a combination cooking and Chemistry. Like a memorable meal, it’s about the source and quality of the ingredients, then about technique and the interplay of flavors and textures. Our Merlot Cuvée is all this in the glass.
Merlot2022
2022 Pinot Noir
Bright red fruits roll through with vibrant energy—cranberry, pomegranate and subtle plum—supported by fine, silky tannins and a crisp, minerally backbone. As it opens, tertiary nuances of dried rose, sandalwood and mushroom emerge, giving depth and elegance to the finish.
Pinot Noir2022
2021 Red Rex
Each varietal fits in the blend like a piece in a puzzle, reaching every corner of your palate. Winemaking is 60% cooking and 40% chemistry. It’s about the quality of the ingredients, style, and technique. Red Rex is the best soup or sauce you’ve ever tasted and will pair with everything from ham sandwiches to your best gourmet dish.
Red Blend2021
2022 Super T-Rex
Super T-Rex pays homage to the iconic Super Tuscan style and the Rex familie’s Italian heritage. The wine is aged for 35 months in barrels in our cave, allowing the flavors to marry and the tannins to soften, resulting in a well-balanced and delightful wine.
Red Blend2022
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Where to Stay Nearby
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Olea Hotel
Guest rooms at Olea Hotel open to private terraces facing Sonoma Valley vineyards.
Dog OK*Kid Friendly*Wine EnthusiastsRomantic Getaways
★★★2.8 mi
Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Deerfield Ranch Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Olea Hotel | ~7 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~23 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~36 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~42 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~45 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~51 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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