OUR DREAM TEAM
It’s been said ‘it takes a village’ but I disagree. It takes a few thoughtful, creative, and smart people who are passionate about their work and life and proud to be a part of something great. Our staff not only honors what Jamey and I have created, they make it better. Each brings her own talents and strengths to make Whetstone who we are.


Danyel Solon
About Danyel
The Basics –
- Name: Danyel Solon – mom to Jakob (24) , Dylan (20), and fur baby Baxter (13)
- Married to: Dave – 26 years! Avid record collector, drummer in 3 bands, and responsible for keeping the grounds at Whetstone beautified!
- With Whetstone: So grateful Michelle asked me to join the team in January 2022
The Favorites –
- Whetstone Wine: Rose all day!
- Napa Valley Restaurant: Hop Creek is our go-to, however always on the hunt for a good happy hour!
- Favorite Concert: Tom Petty and Grateful Dead – also most seen bands (at least 15 times each)
Everything Else –
- My friends would describe me as: Dependable, funny, unfiltered, Super Woman
- What is something that most people do not know about you?: For reasons that shall remain undisclosed, my nickname is “The Hurricane”
- Proudest/funniest moment at Whetstone: One of the funniest (and most fun) moments so far was the Harvest Party. Jenna and I made a valiant attempt to switch out the 5-gallon water jug on the water station. We didn’t think our plan through very well and the table fell over, water jugs broke and I ended up soaking wet! Luckily it was warm summer night in Napa!

Jenna Rae Cacho
About Jenna
The Basics –
- Name: Jenna Cacho – Dog mom to Nita (Frenchie, 4) & Lilo (Dachshund, 15)
- Married to: Danny Cacho (big golf guy, has beat Jamey at darts)
- With Whetstone: Since 2019
The Favorites –
- Whetstone Wine: Currently crushing the 2021 Viognier..
- Napa Valley Restaurant: Casual – Kitchen Door / Date night – Scala or Angele
- Bucket List Concert: Would have loved to be in attendance at LiveAid…
Everything Else –
- My friends would describe me as: Loyal, organized, & sassy
- What is something that most people do not know about you?: I have more than 30 houseplants… My husband couldn’t be more thrilled.
- Proudest/funniest moment at Whetstone: Keeping the fire stoked from 11AM to 5PM, and of course, Beating Jamey at Darts (different time than Dan!)
Alli Van Zyl
About Alli
The Basics –
- Name: Alli van Zyl – mama to Margo (3) and Maddie (0)
- Married to: Bertus van Zyl (South African winemaker, who can usually be found in short shorts)
- With Whetstone: OG since 2015
The Favorites –
- Whetstone Wine: Still loving on the 2017 Syrah
- Napa Valley Restaurant: La Taberna or Oenotri
- Favorite Concert: First concert was The Rolling Stones in 5th grade, so that was pretty epic
Everything Else –
- My friends would describe me as: Witty, honest, & adventerous
- What is something that most people do not know about you?: I won the third grade talent show with a dance medley featuring songs from Space Jam
- Proudest/funniest moment at Whetstone: The many epic late
night dance parties and a salt n’ peppa shoop moment.
Ace Whetstone
The greatest dog there ever was.
2014-2023