When you have a winery situated in the stunning Napa Valley of California, you need somewhere beautiful to taste and enjoy the wine created there. The Quintessa Pavilions, situated on the Quintessa Estate, tick every box. Overlooking the 280-acre estate, these charming pods are the perfect place to sample the Cabernet Sauvignon grown just a stone’s throw away.
The trio of structures have been carefully arranged around the vineyard, with efforts taken to preserve the natural landscape as much as possible. Immersed in their environment, these three shelters look right at home, with the juxtaposition of modern design in rustic surroundings working perfectly.
The three pavilions were built with sustainability in mind, echoing the ethos of the winery as a whole. When the current owners took over the property in the 1990s, great effort was made to care for the land. 100 acres of natural woodland were preserved, organic farming practices are used, and the winery itself was designed to be non-disruptive to the hillside.
This commitment carries through to the three new tasting pavilions. The overall design is also very similar to the winery, and the pods are at one with the scenery, rather than being at odds with it. The materials used were selected for the fact that they will age and weather elegantly, becoming a more natural-looking part of the landscape day by day.
The beautiful pavilions also provide protection from the elements throughout the year – not that the Napa Valley is a hotspot for extreme weather, but it’s important that guests can be protected from a light rain shower or a chill in the air if necessary. With large openings and glazed doors, guests never feel removed from their surroundings, and can admire the vineyard from a multitude of angles effortlessly.
