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20 Years of Whetstone

20 Years of Whetstone: Chapter 6

20 Years of Whetstone: Chapter 6

"WINEMAKING Vigneron: noun. Person who cultivates grapes for winemaking. It’s a French term that gets to the heart of my chosen profession. IMO you must have a base knowledge in all facets of farming grapes in order to make good wine. In my experience it takes a...

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20 Years Of Whetstone: Chapter 5

20 Years Of Whetstone: Chapter 5

"Here's the thing about the vineyard, It's where the magic happens..." Vineyards. Special places. I find solitude in them. Wonderful opportunity to leave the phone in the pickup. Setting: Tippy top of Howell Mountain. Scene: Planting 47 acres of Zinfandel, Rousanne...

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20 Years of Whetstone: Chapter 4

20 Years of Whetstone: Chapter 4

"The Start of Whetstone. February 2002 I went into Larry’s office end of the working day. He knew I had something to get off my chest. Turley was a juggernaut; expansion & renovation of the Paso property in full swing. Howell Mountain vineyards coming on line....

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Release Letters

2024 Fall Release

2024 Fall Release

Dear Friends, The saying goes - You can live without new shoes and garments; can thrive without computers, and move without vehicles; however, you cannot live without food. Good grief we have enjoyed a really hot summer!  Our garden has benefited handsomely with lots...

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2024 Spring Release

2024 Spring Release

"In dedication of Ace Whetstone... Spring was his favorite time of year - longer daylight hours and time on the patio warming himself in the sun, vineyard visits during budbreak, and sunset walks with mom and dad.Dear Friends, It is with the greatest sadness we write...

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2023 Fall Release

2023 Fall Release

"Come As Strangers, Leave As Family... Dear Friends, As we celebrate our tenth year open at the Chateau, our immediate thoughts go to all of you who have walked through these doors and celebrated milestones of ours, as well as your own. Throughout the years of growth,...

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