About Crocker & Starr
Crocker & Starr offers a private St. Helena estate visit built around the connection between its vineyard, winery and small-production wines. The experience begins outdoors, where guests are introduced to the historic property and the farming that supports the current portfolio. It then moves through the working winery before concluding with a seated presentation beneath the garden arbor or in an appropriate hospitality space.
Sauvignon Blanc opens the conversation, followed by estate reds such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The exact selections change with vintage and availability, which allows the host to explain the property through current wines rather than a fixed commercial flight. The format is personal and paced for one party, making it better suited to guests who want discussion and vineyard context than to travelers looking for a quick walk-in pour.
The Estate Vineyard Experience is approximately 75 minutes and currently costs $95 per guest. An elevated version with cheese and charcuterie is $125 and requires at least 48 hours of notice. Standard online reservations are designed for groups of six or fewer. Larger groups need to contact the winery directly rather than splitting into separate bookings.
Crocker & Starr is close to St. Helena but feels removed from the busier Main Street and Highway 29 tasting environment. Guests should plan for walking through vineyard and production areas and dress for the weather. The experience is not a public tasting counter, picnic stop or restaurant. Food appears only when it is included through the advance pairing option.
This estate is a strong fit for small groups interested in Cabernet Franc, farming and a single-property narrative. Reserve early, confirm mobility needs and allow enough time before the next appointment for the hosted experience to unfold without rushing.
Pam Starr farms the historic Crocker vineyard, home to an 1882 stone winery, toward organic and Napa Green certification.
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Founded 1997Charlie Crocker and winemaker Pam Starr partnered to revive the historic Crocker vineyard in St. Helena.
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1870s rootsThe estate traces to Dowdell & Sons Winery; the 1882 stone winery building still stands on the property.
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Small productionAbout 2,500 cases a year from roughly 85 planted acres, farmed organically.
"Wino Notion likes the clear progression from vineyard to winery to seated tasting at Crocker & Starr. The private format gives guests time to understand the estate, while the optional pairing adds food without turning the visit into a restaurant experience."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Crocker & Starr Cabernet Sauvignon 'RLC'
2022 · St. Helena, Napa Valley
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Crocker vineyard.
CABERNET FRANC
Crocker & Starr Cabernet Franc
2022 · St. Helena, Napa Valley
A Cabernet Franc-led estate blend.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc
2023 · Napa Valley
Estate and Hyde Vineyard (Carneros) fruit make up this Sauvignon Blanc.
Current releases confirmed via crockerstarr.com and retailer/critic listings (wine.com, Merchant of Wine, jebdunnuck.com), July 2026.
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Estate Tasting
Seated tastings of current and library wines at the historic 1882 stone winery, by appointment.
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