THERE ARE MOMENTS IN LIFE THAT DESERVE TO BE
BOTTLED.
The stillness of a golden afternoon, the hush of twilight settling over a vineyard, the laughter of old friends
gathered around a table.
At Timeplace Wine Co., we craft wines that honor these fleeting instants, capturing the essence of
time and place in every bottle.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
SPRING 2025 RELEASE
VINTAGE
2024
APPELATION
CALIFORNIA
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Fresh, perfumy nose of ripe, ruby red grapefruit, grassy notes and slight hints of tropical fruits. Lush, chewy flavors of ruby grapefruit, citrus peel and lime give way to long, lean squeeze of Meyer lemon. Stainless steel fermented and aged. Racked clean after 50% Malic fermentation to preserve freshness and retain some natural acidity.
VINEYARD NOTES
2024 unfolded from a wet winter, cool spring into a hot summer and ended up being one of the earliest harvests I’ve worked since 1998. The fruit comes primarily from Suisun Valley, one of my favorite regions for growing expressive, citrus laden Sauvignon Blanc. The cooling breezes off the San Pablo Bay impart a verve that runs through the fruit translating into the finished wine.
ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN DUCKWORTH
TIME: 11:26:12 AM | November 11, 2021
PLACE: Limatour Beach - Point Reyes, CA |
38.025801° N, -122.885964° W
12.5% ALC by VOL
Our inspiration is the truth that wine is a perfect reflection of time and place, the culmination of climate and season, site and study, and that moment you share a bottle with friends and family.
CHARDONNAY
VINTAGE
2022
APPELATION
MONTEREY COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
20% new French oak aging. Golden straw in color. Fresh, lush nose of lychee, ripe Meyer lemon and pear, with hints of hazelnut and citrus peel in the background. Delicious, medium-bodied flavors of granny smith apple, pear and citrus. Finishes long with flavors of ripe quince and a perfect measure of acidity.
VINEYARD NOTES
A couple select sites throughout Monterey County. 2022 started with another rain-starved winter but was a pretty normal year with a few days of extreme heat early September. Regardless of where you are down there, the wind and mild, steady coastal temps make for wonderfully balanced Chardonnay. Harvest September 10th-15th.
ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN DUCKWORTH
TIME: 08:30:53 AM | January 1, 2009
PLACE: Kiahwah River - Johns Island, SC |
32.628061° N , -80.103329° W
13.5% ALC by VOL
Through our winemaker’s extensive understanding of California’s best wine growing regions, and the connections he’s made in his 26 years in the fields, we offer a collection of wines that best represent each AVA.
PINOT NOIR
VINTAGE
2023
APPELATION
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
25% new French oak aging. Gorgeous ruby in color. Wow! Bright, floral nose of rose petal, dark cherry with vanilla. Background notes of orange pekoe tea and soy. Lush, full bodied mouthful of dark cherry, raspberry, and blood orange. Finishes way long with hints of plum and baker’s chocolate.
VINEYARD NOTES
Handful of select sites throughout Santa Barbara County. 2021 was a pretty normal year down there with a couple early July heat spikes into the upper 70s low 80s. The marine influence and the wind buoy and temper the bright fruit flavors in the resulting wines. Harvest September 9th-25th.
ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN DUCKWORTH
TIME: 04:19:22 AM | November 11, 2018
PLACE: Stono River - Johns Island, SC |
32.725320° N , -80.009441° W
13.9% ALC by VOL
We are honored to represent Napa, Sonoma County, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Lodi, and aim to bring the beauty and complexity of each individual growing region to the bottle and to your table.
ZINFANDEL
VINTAGE
2019
APPELATION
LODI COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Stainless tank fermented, aged in neutral French oak barrels for 8 months sur lees. Rich ruby red in color. Pretty, floral notes of rose & gardenia, ripe blackberry, orange pekoe tea, and mint. Subtle background notes of baked berry pie and sassafras. Medium bodied flavors of ripe plum and raspberry framed with velvety tannins. Finishes long with hints of tea and baker’s chocolate.
VINEYARD NOTES
96 year old, dry farmed, fertile sandy loam soils, naturally low-yielding . Mild winter, normal to a bit late bud break, solid crop set, freakishly wonderful summer with very long hang time. Yields were just over 2.8 TPA and we brought the fruit in on September 12th.
ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN DUCKWORTH
TIME: 08:33:48 PM | June 16, 2009
PLACE: Church Creek - Johns Island, SC |
32.714738° N , -80.091287° W
13.9% ALC by VOL
Our wines are not just expressions of varietal and terroir; they are invitations—to pause, to savor, to remember. Each sip carries with it a sense of where it came from and the moment it was meant to celebrate.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
VINTAGE
2023
APPELATION
NAPA VALLEY
CALIFORNIA
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
50% new French oak aging. Garnet slash dark cherry in color. Lovely, expressive nose full of ripe blackberry, blueberry pie and vanilla with background notes of mint and pencil shavings. Lush, rich flavors of brambly red fruits, ripe plum and baker’s chocolate. Finishes long with fine tannins and notes of cassis, orange peel and vanilla.
VINEYARD NOTES
These grapes come primarily from the northern valley near Calistoga, where warm temperatures enhance body and create a softer mouthfeel. Grapes from Yountville add roundness, along with balanced tannins and acidity. The 2023 vintage was marked by a late bud break and an extended, cool summer, allowing for an unusually long hang time. Harvested October 29th-November 9th.
ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN DUCKWORTH
TIME: 07:22:14 AM | April 20, 2016
PLACE: Stono River - Johns Island, SC |
32.725358° N , -80.009325° W
13.9% ALC by VOL
At Time Place Wine Co., we believe that wine is more than a drink—it is a passage through time, a way to hold onto something ephemeral, and a reminder that the most meaningful experiences are best shared.
THE WINEMAKER
JAMEY WHETSTONE
When I moved to Napa Valley from my hometown in South Carolina back in 1996 to manage Mustards Grill, I had no idea how deeply this place would capture my heart. The vibrant community, the lifestyle, and the wine culture pulled me in, and before I knew it, Napa had become home.
By 1998, I was diving headfirst into winemaking at Turley Wine Cellars, where I apprenticed until 2005. Along the way, I spent a transformative summer with the Seysses family at Domaine Dujac in Morey-Saint-Denis, an experience that deepened my understanding of winemaking and inspired the foundation of Whetstone Wine Cellars in 2002.
Today, I’m proud to craft wines that over-deliver on quality, bringing passion and a bit of my journey into every glass.
We work with growers that farm sustainably, where possible.
LODI RULES for Sustainable Winegrowing is California’s original sustainable viticultural program. This program truly began from the ground up, with grape growers deciding it was important for the future of the Lodi region. Our certification process is rigorous, based in science, voluntary and third party accredited and audited. LODI RULES certified growers make up an innovative community with a history and commitment of farming quality wine grapes through the implementation of viticulture practices that balance environmental, social and economic goals. LODI RULES is designed to communicate their commitment to sustainable agriculture to wineries and to the general public.
When you drink a glass of wine made from LODI RULES certified grapes, you are supporting a farmer, a vintner, and an entire agricultural community that embraces their responsibility to care for the environment and their neighbors.
UPCOMING RELEASES
SPRING 2025
2024
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CALIFORNIA
SPRING 2025
2023
CHARDONNAY
MONTEREY COUNTY
SPRING 2025
2023
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY
SUMMER 2025
2023
PINOT NOIR
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
THE ARTIST
John Duckworth’s works transcend the line between realism and abstraction. His photographs are infused with an intimate knowledge of nature, a passion for pure color, and a rhythm drawn from life itself. His trademark style involves abstracting the photographic image to lend the work a much lauded painterly appearance. By providing the viewer a sense of place, yet obscuring the details, he allows each individual to step into the image and bring forth their own visual history. The ensuing narrative is enriched through the power of memory, infusing a personal creative process with universal appeal.
John Duckworth lives and works in Johns Island, South Carolina
