Winemaker
Cecilia Valdivia
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Portrait of Cecilia Valdivia
i. Biography
Since 2008, Cecilia Valdivia has held the Head Winemaker post at Deerfield Ranch Winery in Glen Ellen, with blended wines as her lane. Born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina, she names the working bond behind the job in direct terms: she joined the winery through Robert Rex, who she describes as a mentor and a father figure.
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The Climb
Training at the University of Mendoza and UC Davis gave Cecilia Valdivia a two-school foundation for the work that followed.
Today
Head Winemaker since 2008, Cecilia Valdivia has built her current role around blends rather than a scatter of short appointments.
Signature
Mud Bag 2012, Red Rex, White Rex, and Super T-Rex sit among Cecilia Valdivia’s signature wines.
Recognition
On her own bottle note, Cecilia Valdivia keeps the assessment plain: “my best bottle of wine is this Mud Bag 2012.”
FAQ
Asked of Cecilia
What is Cecilia Valdivia's current role?
As of 2026, Cecilia Valdivia is Head Winemaker.
Where did Cecilia Valdivia train or study?
Cecilia Valdivia trained at University of Mendoza and UC Davis.
What is Cecilia Valdivia known for?
Blended wines.
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