I know we’re all in the throes of holiday activities, but I’m still dreaming about my trip to San Francisco with Zephyr's blogger retreat and the day we spent in Napa, wine tasting and admiring all the beauty of this region. I’ve got some not-to-miss places to visit on your next trip to Napa. These wineries were an interior design lover’s dream. Let’s take a look.
First on our tour was Joseph Phelps Vineyards. It has such a grand, spectacular entrance. You know you're in for a real treat on this visit.
They have a beautifully remodeled building, designed by BCV Architects and are enjoying their new spaces. The original structure, designed by John Marsh Davis back in 1973, was honored, keeping the original trellis structure and redwood exterior. Here are some of the incredible spaces, details and vistas that caught my eye.
Details of the trellis from the original structure. Joseph Phelps' commitment to sustainable practices shows with their approach to the architecture represented here.
The Great Hall at Joseph Phelps Vineyard Winery with view of The Barrel Room
The Oval Room houses huge casks of wine with leather seating and more wood finishes.
A custom made table centers in the Library, developed to tell the winery's history and display historic bottles.
Close-up of the custom table made of reclaimed elm wood.
Wine barrels were used to create the front panels of the reception desk at Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
Shiplap ceiling detail in one of the tasting rooms
Professional kitchen for catering at Joseph Phelps
Our tasting room was all prepared. Love all the wood details and subtle checkerboard floor. That table!
The wines were paired with the perfect selection of cheeses.
The end view of the table. It was custom made of bay laurel wood.
The views at Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The fall colors were starting to show and it was spectacular!
Side deck off the tasting room. It felt like you were in a tree house!
Spectacular views at Joseph Phelps Winery
Next up was lunch in the caves at Rutherford Hill.
You really feel the mood and get a true winery experience touring these caves. Again, spectacular views and inspiring ambiance. Lunch in a cave….what a special treat!
Entrance to the caves at Rutherford Hill Winery
Wine barrels in the caves at Rutherford Hill
Our table was set for lunch.
Olive trees and grapevines share the soil at many of the wineries, including Rutherford Hill.
Vines at the cave entrance at Rutherford Hill Winery - I just loved seeing the fall color.
Up next was the art-filled winery of Hall Wines.
This winery houses a world-class art collection, on the grounds and in the buildings. Identified by the Bunny Foo Foo at the entrance to the property, you know at once, you will be treated to an amazing experience. There were more incredible views and a divine tasting room full of glass panels overhead that shimmer and slightly move as the breeze passes through the space. The Zephyr people captured that in a beautiful photo here. All of it was simply breathtaking.
Medallion art piece in lobby at Hall Wines, by Nick Cave.
Art on the grounds of Hall Wines.
The original stone building on the property. The bottom floor is a tasting room and the top floor used for private party rentals.
The tasting table made out of a half log with glass top extensions on the sides in the old stone building.
Wine barrels in the old stone building. We tasted directly from the barrel here.
View from the upper floor of the original stone building.
One of the tasting rooms upstairs in the modern building.
Art is everywhere at Hall Wines!
Many thanks to my friends at Zephyr who organized this retreat. My giveaway has ended and the happy winner is considering which fabulous Zephyr hood she wants for her upcoming remodel.
Be sure to check out Zephyr for the ventilation in your next kitchen project. Want to see more about this fabulous trip? Check out these posts below.
I've got some not-to-miss places to visit on YOUR next trip to Napa, especially if you're a design lover like me. Let's take a look! (Visual treats coming your way...)