CUVAISON ESTATE WINES

Goring & Straja Architects were asked to rethink the arrival experience at Cuvaison Winery. The Estate House, built in 2010 and designed by Douglas Thornley, has become an extremely popular designation for enjoying the Wine Country and has exceeded all metrics established for the winery. The new executive leader desired an enhanced visiter experience - Douglas added a new covered walkway, entrance foyer, opened up the Gallery Room and expanded the popular outdoor terrace surrounded by waves of vineyards. Interior spaces are light filled and open up to the outdoor terrace, blurring the line between interior/exterior. A new entrance gate incorporating the winery’s unique logo welcomes guests upon arrival.

 

Phase II of the refresh coming in the summer of 2023 will add the VIP Pavilions for Wine Club Members to enjoy tasting wine while floating over the north pond. Surrounded by native plants, this waterside environment supports several waterfowl and bird species that migrate over the property.

 

The 7,000 sf winery production facility, also built in 2010, consist of a winery production area, barrel storage area, winemaker's laboratory, office, employee break room, conference room, and additional office space.

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Size                       Cost                                                     Completed

9500 Sq. Ft.           Withheld at owner's request          2010, 2022 and 2023

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Awards

Great Wine Capitals, Best of Wine Tourism, Regional Winner 2013​

PCBC Gold Nugget Awards "Award of Merit" 2015

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Publications

San Francisco Chronicle Guide "15 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa and Sonoma"

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"The New Architecture of Wine; 25 Spectacular California Wineries" by Heather Sandy Herbert