Winery Information
Winery Information for: Whetstone Wine Cellars
Winery Location: United States: California: North Coast: Sonoma County: Sonoma Coast
Winery Founded: 1/1/2002
Winery Founded by: Jamey Whetstone
Winery Current Owner: Jamey Whetstone
Winery Description: Whetstone Wine Cellars is a boutique, family-owned winery in Napa Valley, known for its elegant, French-inspired wines and hospitality-driven experience. Founded by Jamey Whetstone, a former assistant winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars, the winery focuses on small-lot production of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier, and Bordeaux-style blends sourced from premium vineyards across Napa, Sonoma, and the Anderson Valley. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century French-style chateau in downtown Napa, Whetstone offers a relaxed yet refined tasting experience, emphasizing personalized service and a deep connection to the land. With a philosophy centered on balance, purity, and site expression, Whetstone wines are crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine through in every bottle.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.whetstonewinecellars.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.whetstonewinecellars.com/myaccount/index.cfm?fuseaction=create_acct
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Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/whetstonewinecellars
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/whetstonewinecellars
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Winery Founded: 1/1/2002
Winery Founded by: Jamey Whetstone
Winery Current Owner: Jamey Whetstone
Winery Description: Whetstone Wine Cellars is a boutique, family-owned winery in Napa Valley, known for its elegant, French-inspired wines and hospitality-driven experience. Founded by Jamey Whetstone, a former assistant winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars, the winery focuses on small-lot production of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier, and Bordeaux-style blends sourced from premium vineyards across Napa, Sonoma, and the Anderson Valley. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century French-style chateau in downtown Napa, Whetstone offers a relaxed yet refined tasting experience, emphasizing personalized service and a deep connection to the land. With a philosophy centered on balance, purity, and site expression, Whetstone wines are crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine through in every bottle.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.whetstonewinecellars.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.whetstonewinecellars.com/myaccount/index.cfm?fuseaction=create_acct
X, formerly known as Twitter URL: https://x.com/WhetstoneWines
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/whetstonewinecellars
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/whetstonewinecellars
Yelp URL: https://www.yelp.com/biz/whetstone-wine-cellars-napa
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Last updated information for this winery on: 2/13/2025
Whetstone Wine Cellars wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025; 2023 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir (2/13/2025, 180 cases, $85), 2023 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier (2/13/2025, 200 cases, $65), 2024 Lodi Silvaspoons Grenache Rose (2/13/2025, 90 cases, $45)
- March 2025;
- April 2025;
- May 2025;
- June 2025;
- July 2025;
- August 2025;
- September 2025;
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024;
- February 2024; 2023 Lodi Silvaspoons Grenache Rose (200 cases, $45), 2022 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier (130 cases, $65), 2022 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir (135 cases, $85)
- March 2024;
- April 2024;
- May 2024;
- June 2024;
- July 2024;
- August 2024; 2022 Sonoma Coast Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir (135 cases, $85), 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (8/14, 200 cases, $115)
- September 2024;
- October 2024;
- November 2024;
- December 2024;
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023;
- February 2023; 2022 Lodi Silvaspoons Grenache Rose (200 cases, $45), 2021 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier (230 cases, $60), 2021 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir (450 cases, $75), 2020 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir ($85)
- March 2023;
- April 2023;
- May 2023;
- June 2023;
- July 2023;
- August 2023; 2021 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir ($85), 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($115)
- September 2023;
- October 2023;
- November 2023;
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022;
- February 2022; 2021 Lodi Terra Alta Vineyard Grenache Rose
- March 2022;
- April 2022;
- May 2022;
- June 2022;
- July 2022;
- August 2022; 2020 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir (165 cases, $85), 2017 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah (260 cases, $70)
- September 2022;
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021;
- February 2021;
- March 2021; 2019 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier ($550, 2019 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($70)
- April 2021; 2020 Lodi Terra Alta Vineyard Grenache Rose (98 cases, $40)
- May 2021;
- June 2021;
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021;
- October 2021;
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
2020 Wine Releases
- January 2020;
- February 2020; 2018 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($70), 2018 Russian River Valley Caties Corner Viognier ($55)
- March 2020;
- April 2020; 2019 Lodi Terra Alta Vineyard Grenache Rose (50 cases, $40)
- May 2020;
- June 2020;
- July 2020;
- August 2020;
- September 2020; 2018 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir ($85), 2017 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah ($70)
- October 2020;
- November 2020;
- December 2020;
2019 Wine Releases
- January 2019;
- February 2019;
- March 2019; 2017 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier ($55), 2017 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($70), 2016 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir ($85), 2016 Sonoma Coast Terra De Promisso Pinot Noir ($85), 2015 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah ($65), 2014 Sonoma Coast Taylor's Folly Pinot Noir ($125)
- April 2019;
- May 2019;
- June 2019;
- July 2019;
- August 2019;
- September 2019; 2016 Sonoma Coast Terra De Promissio Pinot Noir (100 cases, $85), 2017 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir (233 cases, $85), 2016 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah (254 cases, $70), 2016 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir (200 cases, $65), 2017 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier (387 cases, $55)
- October 2019;
- November 2019;
- December 2019;
2018 Wine Releases
- January 2018;
- February 2018; 2016 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir (200 cases, $65), 2016 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier (240 cases, $50), 2016 Sonoma Coast Terra De Promissio Pinot Noir (100 cases, $85)
- March 2018;
- April 2018;
- May 2018;
- June 2018;
- July 2018;
- August 2018;
- September 2018; 2017 Sonoma Coast Jon Boat Pinot Noir (427 cases, $50), 2015 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah (275 cases, $65), 2016 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir (200 cases, $85)
- October 2018;
- November 2018;
- December 2018;
2017 Wine Releases
- January 2017;
- February 2017; 2015 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($65), 2015 Russian River Valley Catie's Corner Viognier ($50), 2015 Sonoma Coast Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir ($85)
- March 2017;
- April 2017;
- May 2017;
- June 2017;
- July 2017;
- August 2017; 2015 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir ($85), 2014 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah ($65)
- September 2017;
- October 2017;
- November 2017;
- December 2017;
2016 Wine Releases
- January 2016;
- February 2016; 2014 Russian River Catie's Corner Viognier ($50), 2014 Russian River Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($60), 2014 Sonoma Coast Terra De Promissio Pinot Noir ($85)
- March 2016;
- April 2016;
- May 2016;
- June 2016;
- July 2016;
- August 2016;
- September 2016; 015 Sonoma Coast Jon Boat Pinot Noir (1,125 cases, $55), 2013 Phoenix Ranch Syrah (228 cases, $65), 2014 Sonoma Coast Walala Pinot Noir (300 cases, $85)
- October 2016;
- November 2016;
- December 2016;
2015 Wine Releases
- January 2015;
- February 2015; 2013 Russian River Valley Catie’s Corner Vineyard Viognier (240 cases, $50), 2013 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (585 cases, $55), 2012 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah (190 cases, $60)
- March 2015;
- April 2015;
- May 2015;
- June 2015;
- July 2015;
- August 2015; 2014 Carneros Jon Boat Chardonnay (510 cases), 2014 Sonoma Coast Jon Boat Pinot Noir (1,790 cases)
- September 2015;
- October 2015;
- November 2015;
- December 2015;
2014 Wine Releases
- January 2014;
- February 2014; 2012 Russian River Valley Catie’s Corner Vineyard Viognier (181 cases, $45), 2012 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (450 cases, $50), 2011 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Syrah (200 cases, $60)
- March 2014;
- April 2014;
- May 2014;
- June 2014;
- July 2014;
- August 2014;
- September 2014; 2013 Jon Boat Carneros Chardonnay (581 cases, $45), 2013 Sonoma Coast Jon Boat Pinot Noir (675 cases, $45), 2012 Sonoma Coast Bella Vigna Vineyard Pinot Noir (180 cases, $85)
- October 2014;
- November 2014;
- December 2014;
2013 Wine Releases
- January 2013;
- February 2013; 2011 Russian River Valley Catie’s Corner Vineyard Viognier (162 cases, $45), 2011 Carneros El Pajaro Chardonnay (121 cases, $50)
- March 2013;
- April 2013;
- May 2013; 2011 Sonoma Coast Bella Vigna Vineyard Pinot Noir (150 cases, $75), 2010 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah (158 cases, $55)
- June 2013;
- July 2013; 2012 Carneros Jon Boat Chardonnay (500 cases, $35), 2012 Sonoma Coast Jon Boat Pinot Noir (500 cases, $35)
- August 2013;
- September 2012;
- October 2013;
- November 2013;
- December 2013;
2012 Wine Releases
- January 2012;
- February 2012; 2010 Russian River Valley Catie’s Corner Viognier (120 cases, $45), 2010 Carneros El Pajaro Chardonnay (190 cases, $50)
- March 2012;
- April 2012;
- May 2012; 2009 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah (176 cases, $55), 2010 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (200 cases, $50)
- June 2012;
- July 2012; 2011 Carneros Jon Boat Chardonnay (150 cases, $35), 2011 Carneros Jon Boat Chardonnay (300 cases, $35)
- August 2012;
- September 2012;
- October 2012;
- November 2012;
- December 2012;
2011 Wine Releases
- January 2011;
- February 2011; 2009 Catie's Corner Vineyard Russian River Valley Viognier (175 cases, $40), 2009 Carneros El Pajaro Chardonnay (250 cases, $45)
- March 2011;
- April 2011;
- May 2011; 2009 Russian River Valley Pleasant Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (123 cases, $50), 2008 Napa Valley Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah (22 cases, $55)
- June 2011;
- July 2011;
- August 2011;
- September 2011; 2009 Sonoma Coast Bella Vigna Vineyard Pinot Noir (43 cases, $75)
- October 2011;
- November 2011; 2010 Jon Boat Pinot Noir (300 cases, $35)
- December 2011;
2010 Wine Releases
- January 2010;
- February 2010; 2008 Chardonnay, 2008 Viognier
- March 2010;
- April 2010;
- May 2010; 2008 Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir ($45), 2007 Phoenix Ranch Syrah ($58)
- June 2010;
- July 2010;
- August 2010;
- September 2010; 2008 Jon Boat Pinot Noir (400 cases, $40), 2008 Bella Vigna Pinot Noir (330 cases, $65)
- October 2010;
- November 2010;
- December 2010;
2009 Wine Releases
- January 2009;
- February 2009;
- March 2009;
- April 2009;
- May 2009;
- June 2009;
- July 2009;
- August 2009;
- September 2009; 2007 Jon Boat Pinot Noir, 2007 Bella Vigna Pinot Noir
- October 2009;
- November 2009;
- December 2009;
2008 Wine Releases
2007 Wine Releases
2006 Wine Releases
2005 Wine Releases
2004 Wine Releases
2003 Wine Releases
2002 Wine Releases
2001 Wine Releases
2000 Wine Releases
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