Quintessa Estate

An arced stone facade marks the face of the winery, signaling to passersby to stop and visit. Upon arrival, you witness firsthand the transformation from grape to glass, with a visitor center inviting you inside to experience the wine naturally cooled in the caves below.

Winemaking relies on the particularities of the climate—the path and heat of the sun, the texture and mineral qualities of the soil, how the water flows. Here, the architecture is shaped by generations of horticultural study, designed to work in tandem with the fertility of the land and flavors of the wine.

There’s a sense of discovery as you make your way up to the tasting pavilions, located along a hilltop ridge that overlooks the vineyards and a small lake that is home to a variety of bird species.

Half-hidden in a canopy of soaring oak trees, the three structures adapt to the elements with ease, functioning like a clean palate, and freeing the senses for more important things.

Each building adjusts to the lay of the land, working around stone outcroppings or the roots of the trees. Nothing distracts, and the attention naturally passes to the wine in hand, heightening the connection between taste and terroir.