In 1996, Jamey Whetstone moved to Napa Valley from South Carolina. Captivated by the community, lifestyle and culture of wine country, he found himself growing roots and by 1998, had begun his winemaking education at Turley Wine Cellars where he would remain in his apprenticeship until 2005. During that time, he spent a summer sabbatical working for the Seysses Family at Domaine Dujac in Morey-Saint-Denis and laid the groundwork for Whetstone Wine Cellars in 2002.

Jamey has a passion to produce single varietals that are vibrant and fresh, from carefully sourced vineyard sites. The inspiration was found in the truth that wine is a perfect reflection of time and place, the culmination of climate and season, site and study, and that moment you share a bottle with friends and family. We will sample:

Timeplace Rose — Pale shade of watermelon in color. Fresh bold nose full of ripe peach, guava, orange blossom and ruby red grapefruit. Floral citrus peel in the background. Forward, ripe flavors of ruby red grapefruit, stone fruits and wild strawberry Jolly Ranchers. Finishes long and lean with lasting key lime and satsuma orange peel. Fruit is sourced from the Sheldon Hills Vineyard. 13% ABV. $32.99/$11

Timeplace Grenache 2018 — Lighter shade of ruby in color. Big, boomin’ noseful of cassis, camphor, tea, wild strawberry pie and red roses. Background notes of blackberry, white pepper, jasmine and garrigue. Wonderfully ripe, medium-bodied flavors of cassis, blackberry and tobacco. Long finish of boysenberry pie, baker’s chocolate and fine tannins, all framed with a bit of acidity. Only 12 barrelsd produced. Fruit is sourced from El Jamon Vineyard, 14% ABV. $34/$11.50

Timeplace Cinsaut 2020 —Ruby red in color, big expressive nose of strawberry blow pop, dark cherry, tarragon, and bright raspberry. Background notes of cassis & citrus peel, with a teeny, tiny hint of white pepper. Delicious medium bodied mouthful of ripe plum and baker’s chocolate. Long lingering finish of red raspberry and white pepper, tobacco and fine tannins. Fruit is sourced from Bechtold Vineyard which was planted in 1886 and has been organically farmed for 20 years. 12.1% ABV. $32.99/$11

See you right on time. on Friday!