Opus One is a blend of old world and new.
Just guests with a reservation can get through the gates, and its mystique makes it that much more alluring. Known as one of the most exclusive wineries in wine country, Opus One was originally open by invitation only and now operates on a very strict and limited by-appointment policy. When the esteemed winery opened in 1991, it was by far the most vanguard design around and, nearly three decades later, it continues to intrigue visitors to Napa Valley today-even if they can only see it from afar. It’s safe to say that California wine country’s architectural renaissance started with Opus One. Striking contemporary tasting rooms draw inspiration from their estate’s history, landscape, and winemaking practices to attract visitors and tell their winery’s story in dramatic fashion.įrom a midcentury modern living room to the most sustainably built winery in the country, we’ve rounded up seven design-forward and architecturally awe-inspiring wine-sipping spots in Napa and Sonoma. Today’s wineries invite guests to relax, take in the view, and stay awhile. With roughly 1,000 options throughout the two regions, wineries are turning to cutting-edge architecture and design to set them apart from the competition. But the days of simply bellying-up to the nondescript tasting bar for a quick flight of wines are long gone.
Thirty years ago, wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma was pretty straightforward-no cheese, or tours, accompanied your sampling back then.
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