Crocker & Starr Wines
Crocker & Starr Wines
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Crocker & Starr was born on a handshake. Founded in 1997, Charlie Crocker and Pam Starr met on the 25th floor of 1 Post Street in San Francisco with different intentions. In the end, they had a common goal: Resurrection of the 1870’s winery on Dowdell Lane in the historic town of St. Helena. Today, rich with history and great wines, Crocker & Starr stands as one of the premiere wine estates in Napa Valley. Our philosophy at Crocker & Starr is to capture the essence of the ESTATE VINES in every bottle. The combination of organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the winery allows us to deliver wines of purity and balance… truly authentic estate wines! Join us at the estate and ‘Touch the Vines…Taste the Wines…’ and become part of our history.
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Natalie B
Denver, CO30 contributions
Jun 2022
A top experience on our first Napa trip. As we came in on our bikes, Louisa knew who we were and greeted us immediately. Getting the quick tour and in-depth conversation behind the start of Crocker & Starr was fantastic. Loved seeing the production room. A really intimate experience complete with our names and "Happy Anniversary" on our tasting menu- such a special touch. And the wines - my goodness! Superb! I will be dreaming of the 1 Post for quite some time. Louisa was so great, giving us fun conversation, great insight, while also giving us time to just sit back and enjoy. I will recommend Crocker & Starr to everyone, and look forward to opening bottles with friends telling them how much we enjoyed. We'll be back!
Written June 29, 2022
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deelf2016
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Jun 2023
Crocker and Starr is a true gem! I was introduced to it by a younger friend, and have been a fan ever since. Our family enjoys exploring some of the smaller wineries in Napa Valley, and Crocker and Starr stands out for its wine, its setting, and the people behind both. We had an opportunity to meet winemaker and co-owner Pam Starr during our most recent visit, and were so impressed with her approach, as well as her warmth. (I enjoy being able to support some of Napa Valley's amazing women winemakers.) We were also quite fortunate to be hosted by Cyrus Hazzard, executive VP at Crocker and Starr, who treated us to a spectacular tasting of their excellent wines while sharing the story of each of the wines we enjoyed. This all took place in a lovely, shaded outdoor pavilion situated amongst some of the best vines in the valley. You can avoid the crowds and fully enjoy the wine and the experience by visiting Crocker and Starr.
Written August 24, 2023
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Jenny S
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Jul 2022
This was our first stop of the day of our whole trip when we were up in St. Helena for the weekend and it was the most memorable. We were greeted by the cute dog and Pam Starr herself! 🤩 She was very welcoming and appeared truly grateful for our visit. Katie was our hostess and she was very knowledgeable. She help explain each of the flavor notes and suggested the perfect food pairing with every sip! It was just meat and cheese but hey, still delicious!
We were fortunate enough to enjoy a small tour of this beautiful boutique winery. Between the flavors and quality of the wine, there is no doubt we will be back soon to Crocker & Starr. Highly Recommended.
We were fortunate enough to enjoy a small tour of this beautiful boutique winery. Between the flavors and quality of the wine, there is no doubt we will be back soon to Crocker & Starr. Highly Recommended.
Written July 12, 2022
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SanFran35
Napa Valley, CA27 contributions
Jul 2020
Myself and my husband had an absolutely fabulous tasting experience last week at Crocker & Starr. We were hosted by Shelly who was so warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The wines are absolutely amazing. We had a flight that included their Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec and Cabernet and each one was incredible. The setting is so pretty and intimate. I work in the wine industry and I am excited to recommend this wonderful experience to our guests looking for other high-end and unique tasting experiences!
Written July 29, 2020
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BRUCE H
Green Valley, AZ741 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Our server gave a nice tour of the winery and shared information about its history and commitment to environmental responsibility. The wines are all good and were served in an outdoor seating area. We especially liked the rose'. Better signage would help, but finding the winery is well worth the effort!
Written March 22, 2024
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Bobby8080
Indianapolis, IN8 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
This place was our favorite stop of our three day Vineyard tour for our 10th anniversary. We traveled across the country to Napa for this event, and it was well worth it. Our hostess, Shelly, made us feel like the only people in Napa Valley. The wines were fabulous, the atmosphere was purely serene, and the facilities had a rustic yet modern tone to them. Very much my kind of place. The Vineyards are beautiful and well kept. Shelly took us on a tour, and allowed us to sample grapes off the vines. Our tasting came with excellent charcuterie boards in these awesome hard cases which we were able to take with us. It was a truly memorable morning, and made our 10th anniversary spectacular. We will certainly return every time we make our way to Napa.
Written September 23, 2020
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TravelgalCathy415
Napa Valley, CA629 contributions
Dec 2022
Crocker & Starr was recommended to us and we've been back multiple times. For the winery's 25th anniversary, they created a sparkling wine which is fantastic and they continue to produce it today. The experience is consistent: the wines are top-notch, the setting is comfortable and the hosts are very informative and friendly. The history of how the winery started is a story of two people who really love and are dedicated to winemaking. They produce some of our favorite wines - we've visited 50+ different wineries in Napa Valley since 2018. You most likely won't see big buses and wine tour vans in the parking lot, and while there are beautiful things to photograph there, this is not a winery for those only interested in getting beautiful photos for social media.
Written August 16, 2023
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Joe H
Plano, TX12 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
The only thing better than the fantastic wines at Crocker & Starr, are the amazing people that are part of the C&S Family. Pam, Luisa, Cyrus, Julie and the rest of the team as all fantastic, and they further accentuate the wines themselves.
The Cab Franc was my first love, Stone Place hooked me, but the Malbec is my new love!
I highly recommend… and I will be glad to tag along if and when you decide to visit Crocker & Starr and need a veteran taster!! 🙃☺️
The Cab Franc was my first love, Stone Place hooked me, but the Malbec is my new love!
I highly recommend… and I will be glad to tag along if and when you decide to visit Crocker & Starr and need a veteran taster!! 🙃☺️
Written February 27, 2023
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Elizabeth Moskofides
Boston, MA298 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A well currated visit during our trip to Napa during harvest season. Juan did an excellent job sharing the story of the winery and the vineyards. The tasting included 4 wines and we also tried a few surprises at the end which were superb! This female owned winery offered us an unforgettable experience!
Written October 19, 2023
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je6182
Alamo, CA145 contributions
Aug 2019
We made reservations two months in advance for a birthday trip that was planned for my husband. There were six of us. Tasting fee is $55pp. When we arrived, we told them that one person in our party was the designated driver and would not be tasting wine. Too bad. You have to pay for the "experience". That is petty in my opinion. You try & do the right thing & they charge you anyway. That's a lame policy. We were in & out in less than one hour. Nicole was our hostess. You get a quick tour of the vineyard and then the wine making room with storage unit. You only get to taste 3 wines. We go to the Napa Valley every year for my husband's birthday and we think there are MANY other wineries with better wine & a more friendly DD policy (Try Pina, Venge, Ladera or Laird). Save your money and go someplace else!
Written August 8, 2019
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Thank you so much for visiting us and for your feedback. We are so sorry you were dissatisfied with your experience with us here at the winery. We take great pride in our commitment to excellent hospitality, and we would like to talk more about your experience. Please give us a call at the winery, 707-967-9111 - we look forward to hearing from you.
Written August 28, 2019
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