The design complements the striking landscape, an unspoiled swath of grasslands, mountain peaks, and a working vineyard. The resulting space takes the form of an abstraction in the landscape that is perceived as a large-scale art installation crafted in harmony with the terrain.
The weathered-steel panels surrounding the tasting room accentuate the horizon, while creating a dynamic experience as their appearance shifts dramatically throughout the day and changing seasons. The steel panels line the entryway to the tasting room, an expansive glass box oriented to the mountains. The tasting room reframes the landscape through the experience of taking away, suspending, and then reintroducing the iconic peaks.
The program includes indoor and outdoor seating, the latter on a sheltered patio. The main room is an airy flexible space that can be configured for public tastings or private events, in addition to a more intimate private tasting room and a concealed wine cellar. The minimalist palette highlights the natural landscape, with walnut detailing and dark tones softening the space.
