Picket Fence is a sweet relation of two freinds Dan and Katy Leese and Doug and Becky Walker. They shared the desire to create handcrafted wines that reflect the awe-inspiring appeal of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. This spectacular region is a place of unparalleled beauty with unique growing conditions and vineyards. It is the coolest appellation in Sonoma County with diverse soils and microclimates owing to its tumultuous geological history.

Pete Opatz - Vineyards Manager and winemaker Don Van Staaveren brings intimate knowledge of the Russian River appellation and cultivates flavorful grapes that fully express the exceptional characteristics found in our Picket Fence vineyards. Don blends these grapes to reveal their true essence, creating luscious wines with the classic Russian River profile of richness and balance. Expertly grown and harvested, our grapes are a true expression of the soil and climate that specifically defines Russian River Valley.