Vineyard excellence is first of all based on location, which embraces all the elements contributing to "terroir." From the beginning, it was the expressed objective of the Starr family to acquire a property capable of yielding the finest quality grapes destined for the best wines made in California. Here, on this hillside location fourteen miles west of Paso Robles, we found our site.

We have a dedicated team of in-house vineyard workers who take genuine pride and joy in their vineyard. Labor crews are brought in only when we are doing time-sensitive passes through the vineyard, and all workers are supervised by the in-house staff. We farm responsibly and sustainably for the good of the land, environment and future crops. Crop loads are small (2.7 tons per acre 2009) and careful attention is paid to canopy management.

We carefully researched varietals, clones and rootstocks. Our vines were custom-grafted and nourished in the nursery their first year, where they awaited planting in the spring of 2002. Fourth Leaf 2004 was the first grape harvest.
With eight full growing seasons complete, a taste of the wine made from Starr Ranch fruit testifies to the power of this growing location.

As well, it's evident that the dedication and hard work of those who farm it are true to their personal commitment of excellence. The ranch mantra, “Whatever it takes”, is spoken with pride. The team is made up of ranch manager, Neal Rambo, who has known and worked this land for fifty years; Luis Perez and Gilberto Soto, invaluable full-time employees, who have been with the ranch from the beginning; Phil Stevens, whose wealth of knowledge guides virtually every farming decision; and Judy Starr oversees all phases of ranch activities and winemaking.

There are 31.9 planted acres consisting of:

Starr Ranch fruit can be found in wine from these wineries:

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