2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley
Tasting Notes
Sonoma Valley is the perfect terroir (a French word meaning “Sense of Place”) for growing Sauvignon Blanc. It is one of the most flavorful grapes in the world. This 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is full of tropical fruit flavors. It is crisp, bright, and refreshing. Enjoy it as a cocktail, with shellfish, and pasta with pesto.
Specs
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Alcohol: 11.6%
What’s Included
3-bottles:
3x 2020 Deerfield Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley Case:
12x 2020 Deerfield Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley
PJ and Robert met at Berkeley in 1968. Robert, a backyard mechanic, kept PJ’s Italian sports cars running – takes an Italian to do that. As a thank you, PJ gave Robert, who was already interested in fine wine, a winemaking kit – seemed a good gift for a chemist grad. Robert made his first wine in his garage in Berkeley in 1972. He entered it in the California State Fair and took home the Best of Show Award. Robert found his passion and continued making wine in his garage turned winery for his family and friends.
Ten years later, PJ and Robert left their good jobs in the city to pursue their dream of owning a winery in the Sonoma Valley. In 1982, they bought the Deerfield Ranch in Glen Ellen where they got married, and turned the horse barn into their first winery. The Rexes still live there today, however, in 2000, they bought 47 acres on Highway 12 in Kenwood to expand the winery operation. The Deerfield Ranch Winery is still family owned and operated producing about 20,000 cases a year.
Our wines are barrel-aged in the 23,000 sq. ft. cave, also home to the tasting room open daily to the public. Winemaker Robert Rex was the pioneer of the cleanwine® movement and can often be seen at the winery. His philosophy is “Wine should be good and good for you.”
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Labrat reporting for duty. Thank you all for the opportunity. Full disclosure, we don’t drink a lot of white wines. When we do, it is either an unoaked Chardonnay or a Pinot Gris.
Since this is a white, we served it cold. My husband preferred it directly out of the refrigerator, while I liked it better after it had a chance to warm up.
It has no smell or “legs” when it is cold. It was typically very pale in color. The first taste reminded us of lemon. I got green apple/lemon/white peach/hints of dare, I say, gravel. It had nice acidity. Not puckering, just nice.
First night we had it with steelhead, and a fresh salad with corn, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic, tomatoes, and lemon olive oil. The second night, we made grilled hamburgers and roasted potatoes/asparagus. The wine did not change flavors from night to night.
Would we buy it? Probably not. We are overloaded with wine, thanks to Casemates. It is not a complex wine, but I can see it at a summer barbecue or pool party. Thank you, as always for the opportunity.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc - $70 = 38.88%
@kitkat34@Mark_L@TimW
Based on a single bottle (HarrisChris (1 x 750ml, 4/22/2023 @ Deerfield) purchased at the winery perhaps by a club member as it is less than the published retail winery price.
1: Happy for the opportunity to Rat. Thanks, Alice.
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We tasted this wine after a long afternoon poolside with our 13-year-old and his basketball teammates. It was a warm, humid evening and after a day of hot dogs and chips our palates craved more adult fare.
Having had our share of many unbalanced, overly grassy or citrusy SBs in the past, we were a little skeptical. But this wine turned out to be nicely balanced with an unexpectedly longer finish.
On first pour the wine presented a nose of lime, pineapple, papaya and a hint of green pear and starfruit. The first sips were filled with tropical fruit, a hint of almond, green pear and lemon peel in the finish, infused with salty minerality. The wine had necessary acid, but also a surprising softness in its undertones. Citrus yielding to nuttiness, with bitter mineral at the end.
We paired the wine with an assortment of cheeses.
A plain goat cheese softened the wine and complemented the flavors. An aged goat cheddar brought out a nuttiness. Gouda overpowered; brie flattened the wine and made it bitter. The wine found its best pairing with an assortment of marinated olives – the minerality and acid of the wine exploded with the saltiness of the olives for a briny delight.
Based on this experiment, this wine would pair best with tangy cheeses (especially aged goat cheese), olives, prosciutto, salty meats, and shellfish, especially shrimp.
Enjoy lighter fruitier wines at the beach or pool, save this wine for the wind down – great with food, but also very enjoyable on its own.
We didn’t discuss price but seeing what it’s going for, we’ll probably do a case. The QPR seems on point and I would think this is in the $20 range at retail.
Thank you for the positive comments for the Deerfield Wine. The important factor, other than great taste, is that our wines are low in sulfites and histamines, which make it perfect for those with allergies. (No headaches, hives, itches or swelling!) 2020@Sauvignon Blanc is a nice simple wine for summer poolside fun!
@DeerfieldRanch
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2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$312.00/Case for 12x 2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley at Deerfield Ranch Winery
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 17 - Tuesday, Jun 18
2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Labrat reporting for duty. Thank you all for the opportunity. Full disclosure, we don’t drink a lot of white wines. When we do, it is either an unoaked Chardonnay or a Pinot Gris.
Since this is a white, we served it cold. My husband preferred it directly out of the refrigerator, while I liked it better after it had a chance to warm up.
It has no smell or “legs” when it is cold. It was typically very pale in color. The first taste reminded us of lemon. I got green apple/lemon/white peach/hints of dare, I say, gravel. It had nice acidity. Not puckering, just nice.
First night we had it with steelhead, and a fresh salad with corn, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic, tomatoes, and lemon olive oil. The second night, we made grilled hamburgers and roasted potatoes/asparagus. The wine did not change flavors from night to night.
Would we buy it? Probably not. We are overloaded with wine, thanks to Casemates. It is not a complex wine, but I can see it at a summer barbecue or pool party. Thank you, as always for the opportunity.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2020 Deerfield Ranch @Sauvignon Blanc - $70 = 38.88%
@Mark_L that’s HUGE
@kitkat34 @Mark_L the CellarTracker community valuation on this wine is $22!
@kitkat34 @Mark_L @TimW
Based on a single bottle (HarrisChris (1 x 750ml, 4/22/2023 @ Deerfield)
purchased at the winery perhaps by a club member as it is less than the published retail winery price.
@kitkat34 @Mark_L @rjquillin where do you find that info in CT? Do I have to go to the website on a PC to see that level of detail?
@kitkat34 @Mark_L @TimW
Not sure on other than when using a full browser.
But there, look at the three tabs under ‘community holdings’
1: Happy for the opportunity to Rat. Thanks, Alice.
This one was penned by my wife and I approve of this message.
We tasted this wine after a long afternoon poolside with our 13-year-old and his basketball teammates. It was a warm, humid evening and after a day of hot dogs and chips our palates craved more adult fare.
Having had our share of many unbalanced, overly grassy or citrusy SBs in the past, we were a little skeptical. But this wine turned out to be nicely balanced with an unexpectedly longer finish.
On first pour the wine presented a nose of lime, pineapple, papaya and a hint of green pear and starfruit. The first sips were filled with tropical fruit, a hint of almond, green pear and lemon peel in the finish, infused with salty minerality. The wine had necessary acid, but also a surprising softness in its undertones. Citrus yielding to nuttiness, with bitter mineral at the end.
We paired the wine with an assortment of cheeses.
A plain goat cheese softened the wine and complemented the flavors. An aged goat cheddar brought out a nuttiness. Gouda overpowered; brie flattened the wine and made it bitter. The wine found its best pairing with an assortment of marinated olives – the minerality and acid of the wine exploded with the saltiness of the olives for a briny delight.
Based on this experiment, this wine would pair best with tangy cheeses (especially aged goat cheese), olives, prosciutto, salty meats, and shellfish, especially shrimp.
Enjoy lighter fruitier wines at the beach or pool, save this wine for the wind down – great with food, but also very enjoyable on its own.
We didn’t discuss price but seeing what it’s going for, we’ll probably do a case. The QPR seems on point and I would think this is in the $20 range at retail.
@lionel47 Appreciate your pairing notes here. Thanks.
@ahansen It was all my wife’s great idea. I’ll pass on the compliments. Thank you.
Thank you for the positive comments for the Deerfield Wine. The important factor, other than great taste, is that our wines are low in sulfites and histamines, which make it perfect for those with allergies. (No headaches, hives, itches or swelling!) 2020@Sauvignon Blanc is a nice simple wine for summer poolside fun!
@DeerfieldRanch
badge.
Thanks for jumping in.
Could you identify your function with the producer, so we can ask appropriate questions…
And so I can get your your
@rjquillin Wine sales and our assist winemaker is here to help answer any questions
We work for the winery and wanted to jump on and answer some of your questions…if you have any?
@DeerfieldRanch Is this vegan friendly?
@marjoryk Yes, it is vegan and organic.
@DeerfieldRanch
What are the differences here between your “@” series and your other SB’s?
In for a case
Ticks all the boxes for me.
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