From the time Starmont first appeared on a label in 1989, the name has been recognized for classically styled varietal wines that are expressive and approachable. Now 30 years later, led by Winemaker Jeff Crawford, Starmont is producing some of their best wines ever as part of the Merryvale Family of Wines.

Starmont wines began as an integral part of the Merryvale brand. Led by the Starmont Chardonnay and delivering high quality wines at approachable prices, Starmont complemented the more mature Merryvale portfolio. For a decade and a half, these two brands shared space at Merryvale’s St. Helena facility. It was a perfect partnership, but as Starmont grew from a single wine into a full-fledged brand, it became time to find more space.

Opportunity to find a new home was realized in 2005, when the Schlatter Family, owners of Merryvale Vineyards and Starmont Wines acquired two parcels of prime Carneros land located on a portion of the historic Stanly Ranch property first planted to vineyards in 1872. The family constructed a state-of-the-art “green” winery on one of the parcels which opened for production in 2006. The Starmont Wines were produced at this facility until 2019 when the winery facility was sold. Winemaking operations for the Starmont Wines moved back to Merryvale where they began 30 years ago and the Starmont team remains focused on sustainability and making the highest quality wines. The Stanly Ranch Estate Vineyard continues to thrive under the ownership of the Schlatter Family and under the direction of Starmont Winemaker Jeff Crawford. The vineyard has been Napa Green Certified since 2007.

Having begun as a single Chardonnay bottling, the Starmont portfolio now encompasses the best of California’s North Coast wine country with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé offerings alongside the Chardonnay. In addition, Winemaker Jeff Crawford has crafted Stanly Ranch Estate bottled wines and a selection of vineyard designated Pinot Noirs from Carneros that are only available from the winery.

Visitors to Napa Valley can enjoy Starmont’s award-winning wines including the estate and single vineyard Pinot Noirs at Merryvale Vineyards located at 1000 Main Street in St. Helena

Starmont Wines: A Taste of California's North Coast Wine Country