The winery is located on the now dry “north fork” of Putah Creek, on the southern city limits of Davis, California. The present day, flowing creek is about one mile to the south. Gene & Cathy Glaeser, founders of the winery, have owned and lived on their Davis ranch for over 20 years. In 2006, they decided to concentrate exclusively on the vineyards and no longer farm other crops. The first vineyards were planted in 1997, and three years later their first crops were sold to Napa and San Francisco bay area wineries, and to home winemakers. They were all pleased with the quality of wines that were made. Since 2004, Putah Creek Winery has been making outstanding wines releasing Chardonnay, Syrah, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viogner, and Tannat.