Explore Whetstone Wine Cellars’ Wine Tasting Experiences

Whetstone Wine Cellars is one of many bright stars in the Stags Leap AVA. Your experience begins with your first glance of its location: a 19th-century French-style chateau built right here in Napa Valley. Each time you visit, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to another time and place. Authenticity is important to Whetstone’s caretakers, a trait that shines through the careful restoration of the distillery-turned tasting room and the wine they produce. 

Book your stay at Churchill Manor Bed and Breakfast and you’ll be just 11 minutes from Whetstone, a guest favorite for its customer service, beautiful grounds, and fabulous wine! 

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Wine Tasting Experiences at Whetstone Wine Cellars

Whetstone’s wine tasting room is currently open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for retail sales as well as bottle/glass services. You must make an appointment prior to visiting. You may enjoy your selection on the patio and are encouraged to bring a take-out meal to enjoy with your wine. Whetstone also offers savory light bites including Tuscano Salumi with Black Truffle Mostarda, Salsa di Parmigiano, and Roasted Vegetable Caponata, all served with Potter’s crackers.  

Masks are required to enter and leave the property, so be sure to bring yours. 

Make an advance tasting appointment online or you may try to book a same-day appointment by calling the Tasting Room at 707-254-0600. 

History in the Making

The story of this winery begins in South Carolina. Jamey Whetstone grew up in The Palmetto State, gained experience in the restaurant industry, and moved to Napa Valley in 1996 to manage Mustards Grill. He connected with the wine country quickly and turned his focus to winemaking. In 2002, he founded Whetstone Wine Cellars and built a brand and collection of wines that pay respects to Whetstone’s “Southern roots and Napa Valley’s rich heritage.” 

Jamey’s wife Michelle also joined the company to focus on the guest experience. She oversaw the renovation of the tasting room and is responsible for the details that make repeat guests out of first-time visitors again and again.  

What You’ve Been Waiting for: The Wine

Whetstone Wine Cellars has a hand-crafted selection of wines for you to enjoy. We can only hit the tip of the iceberg here, but it’s a sampling to get you started! 

Current selections include Pinot Noir and Syrah, and a Viognier, as well as a virtual tasting pack that includes four different wines accompanied by Jamey’s tasting notes and a few recipes from local chefs.  

Just to get you dreaming about these offerings, the notes on the 2018 Pinot Noir called Walala are as follows: “Big perfumey nose of ripe Bing cherry and rose petal, and hints of vanilla.” This medium-bodied wine includes a balance of ripe dark cherry and rhubarb, but you’ll also be able to taste the “bright plum and raspberry, and baker’s chocolate.”  

If you fall in love with a particular wine, you may want to purchase a magnum! The Walala we just described is available in this size, but so are 16 other varietals. 

If your passion is aged wine, you’ll want to select from Whetstone Cellars’ library of 10 wines that have been aged to perfection.  

Stay at Churchill Manor 

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After your wine tasting experience at Whetstone Wine Cellars, return to Churchill Manor Bed and Breakfast to relax and recharge. Maybe even bring a bottle back with you to enjoy as you relive the moments of your day. Select one of our 10 luxurious rooms, each with a fireplace and private bathroom. We’re within walking distance of numerous tasting rooms and restaurants in downtown Napa, making Churchill Manor a beautiful – and smart – choice for your next Napa Valley getaway.