WHETSTONE WINE CELLARS - Napa California

2008 Summer Releases

Hello and welcome to all new and returning folk! The summer is upon us and we’ve had a pretty crazy growing season so far. Riddled with frost the vintage has already offered up the potential for minimal yields this fall.

You’ll notice the addition of the Jon Boat Pinot Noir which is our first proprietary wine from the Sonoma Coast. We were offered a few new sites and felt the collective whole was the way to go as opposed to offering 3 more single vineyard wines.

Don’t forget our Mid-Harvest-Relief Pig Pickin’ on the 27th of September at 5015 Coombsville Rd, Napa, CA 94558 (just off the Silverado Trail)! We’ll celebrate swine and its sacred relationship to our wines. Past, present and future wines will be available for your general stoke and purchase. Many of you have RSVP’d and we’re excited to see you. The festival will begin at 2 p.m. and continue through 7 p.m.

2008 Upcoming Events

June 17th, 2008 -Summer Release Mailer goes out.

July 25-27 2008 - International Pinot Noir Celebration-Whetstone invited to pour at McMinnville, Oregon tasting. Reserve your tickets at www.ipnc.org.

August 26th, 2008-Late Summer Release Mailer goes out.

September 27th, 2008-First Annual Mid-Harvest Relief Pig Pickin’ (Bob Geldoff will NOT be appearing) 2-7pm.
You’ll be able to sample current & upcoming release wines, sign up for the mailer, purchase futures, and enjoy some slow-roasted pork, collards and cornbread cooked up by our resident South Carolinian, me!! It’ll be held at 5015 Coombsville Rd, Napa, CA, 94558. RSVP at www.info@whetstonewinecellars.com or call 707-254-0600.

Catie’s Corner Vineyard – Russian River Valley

Our Viognier is from Saralee Kunde's Vineyard in the Russian River Valley called Catie's Corner. It rests on a small knoll on the southwestern edge of Windsor. The clone of Viognier originally comes from a small town in the Northern Rhone called Condrieu. Organically farmed.

Bella Vigna Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Located on the southwest edge of Sebastopol this steeply sloped, southeasterly facing hillside is planted half in Swan and half 777. Morning fog, warm midday sun, cool afternoon breezes and Goldridge Loams soils all contribute to a world class site for growing Pinot Noir. Sustainably farmed.

Hirsch Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

One of the first coastal vineyards in California to be recognized for superior quality Pinot Noir, Hirsh looks directly out onto the Pacific Ocean. The fruit we are getting comes from two different blocks and two different clones. One clone is Mt. Eden and receives a direct marine influence while the Pommard is nestled just down the ridge and is a little more sheltered.

Pleasant Hill Vineyard – Russian River Valley

Bob Jenkins’ vineyard sits just west of downtown of Sebastopol. Dijon clones 115, 667, and 777 thrive here. Charlie Chenowith manages the vineyard and has done so sustainably since he planted the place.

Guidici Family Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Pushing the envelope on spots you can actually grow syrah while coaxing out that Northern Rhone character, again Charlie Chenowith sustainably farms the vineyard. It sits on the edge of Occidental.

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PO BOX 10039 Napa, CA 94581 - Phone: 707-254-0600 - Fax: 707-254-0601 - E-Mail: info@whetstonewinecellars.com