Starmont Wines

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, over 30 years later, led by the Schlatter Family and Winemaker Jeff Crawford, Starmont is producing some of their best wines ever.

Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast

2024

Our goal for Starmont Sauvignon Blanc is complexity on the nose with fresh aromas and flavors highlighted by citrus, floral and tropical notes. The wine opens with an inviting and complex nose of key lime, ripe apricot, kiwi, and lychee, offering both tropical vibrancy and stone fruit depth. The palate is equally dynamic, balancing bright, citrus-driven acidity with a gentle creaminess from partial barrel fermentation. The result is a layered, textured wine that remains crisp and refreshing, with a lingering mineral finish. This wine can be enjoyed either on its own or with food and is meant to drink in its youth.

Chardonnay, Tri-County

2023

Starmont Chardonnay is crafted to enjoy with food or simply by the glass. Our aim is to retain the focus on the unique Chardonnay fruit expression from some of California’s top cool climate winegrowing regions. Notes of lemon curd, lime blossom and ripe pear with a subtle flinty minerality on the nose. On the palate the wine is fresh from the start then gives way to a creamy mid-palate with a long, bright finish. This aroma and texture is all knitted together with a salinity and freshness that evokes the coastal influence of the grape sourcing.

Pinot Noir, Tri-County

2023

Our goal for Starmont Pinot Noir is varietal typicity and balance, with just the right amount of restraint to achieve a fresh, elegant example of Pinot Noir from California’s top cool climate winegrowing regions. The wine opens with a vibrant bouquet of red fruits, led by fresh red cherry, ripe black cherry, and tart cranberry. Subtle earthy undertones lend depth and balance to the bright fruit expression. On the palate, the wine is lively and fruit-driven, with supple tannins and a silky texture that carries through to a long, balanced finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast

2023

Our goal for Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon is richness and balance, with just the right amount of restraint to achieve a fresh, elegant example of Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s North Coast winegrowing region. This wine shows expressive aromatics of kirsch, red plum, and dried sage, accented by a delicate lift of geranium. On the palate, the wine delivers firm yet refined tannins that frame the dark fruit core, while the addition of Malbec to the blend lends a fresh juiciness and brightness to the mid-palate. Balanced and layered, this Cabernet offers both offers the structure you would expect from a North Coast Cab while maintaining a restraint that creates the flexibility to enjoy this on its own or pair with a meal.