Picket Fence Malbec
Alexander Valley Malbec, French oak, thirty years on our shelves.
The story behind Picket Fence
Picket Fence launched in 2007, built by 585 Wine Partners, the company Dan Leese and Doug Walker formed in 2005. The Malbec came out of the Alexander Valley in northern Sonoma, hillside fruit off well drained soils, aged in French oak. Alison Crowe has led winemaking for the brand, and Bronco Wine Company owns and distributes it today.
That Alexander Valley sourcing is the point. Plenty of value reds carry a broad California label; this one names a real AVA and a real hillside. The 2012 Malbec took a Silver Medal in 2014. We have poured Picket Fence for years because it drinks like a wine twice the price.
Explore the Picket Fence range
Five Picket Fence bottlings sit on our shelves, from Russian River whites to Alexander Valley reds. The Malbec is the one we hand people first.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picket Fence Malbec 750mL | Red, Alexander Valley | 13.0% to 13.5% ABV | Blackberry, leather, French oak vanilla and toast |
| Picket Fence Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Alexander Valley | 13.5% ABV | Cassis, cedar, firm tannin from French oak |
| Picket Fence Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, Russian River Valley | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Cherry, cola, soft earth, light body |
| Picket Fence Chardonnay 750mL | White, Russian River Valley | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Apple, lemon curd, gentle oak cream |
| Picket Fence Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White, California | 13.0% to 13.5% ABV | Grapefruit, cut grass, bright acid |
Which Picket Fence is right for you?
Picket Fence Malbec runs $14.98 for a 750mL bottle, and the Pinot Noir matches it at $14.98. The Cabernet Sauvignon is $12.99, the Sauvignon Blanc $12.98, and the Chardonnay $15.99. That puts the whole lineup inside the everyday bracket, which is where a hillside Sonoma red has no business being. Buy Picket Fence online and pick it up curbside in Commack at no charge, or take free local delivery once your order passes $250.
Enough tannin and blackberry for steak off the grill without a second thought.
Alexander Valley fruit at $12.99, so a case does not sting.
Russian River cherry and earth, soft enough to skip the decanter.
Picket Fence cocktails and pairings
Serve the Malbec at 60 to 65 degrees in a Bordeaux glass. Lean steak, lamb chops, grilled pork, and smoky barbecue sauces all work.