Anyone that has driven on Highway 29 in Napa has undoubtedly passed by a structure that appears to rise out of the earth and present itself to you. Much like the wine that comes from that region, it reveals itself to you and presents a distinctive subtly and grace that mimics the wine that you are there to taste.
The structure itself has very contemporary and European elements to it. Colonnades on either side of the building lend itself to the Old World feel while redwood and stainless steel juxtapose themselves against the cream limestone to bring the Old World and New World together.
Like the exterior of the building the Salon is another wonderful example of merging the Old and New World design elements together.
One descends down into the Grand Chai where barrels are arranged side by side. The lines appear to go out to infinity, but it is in fact a semicircle like the courtyard above it.
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