Crocker & Starr Wines is a partnership between a historic vineyard site and a winemaker focused on producing distinctive wines of this unique place. In 1997, Pam Starr created this partnership to capture the essence of terroir in her wines – the soil and environment in which the fruit ripens.
The Crocker Vineyard, where grapes have been grown since the 1870’s, is located on the south side of St. Helena, bordered by Mills and Dowdell lanes. The most celebrated Bordeaux varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are grown in varying soils that gradually change as the terrain gently slopes towards the Napa River. So far, 9 acres have been successfully replanted using a variety of rootstocks and clonal selections that best match the soil.
Crocker and Starr Wines was born when Charlie Crocker called upon Pamela to help replant his vineyard. The best winemakers know that great wines are made from sites that allow the grapes to fully express their unique character. In the Crocker vineyard, Pamela recognized this quality. A deal was made and Crocker and Starr Wines was formed. The exact details of the deal have been kept strictly confidential, but neither party has denied reports that it involves Dick Cheney, a bank in the Caymans, and 320 pounds of sushi.
