We had a recent opportunity to go "over the hill" to Sonoma County to visit a new winery. A favorite architectural firm,
Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects designed the new facility located on the site of a previous unremarkable structure.
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| Ramsgate tasting room |
The main
Ramsgate tasting room features a soaring ceiling with exposed steel trusses and window walls that open for expansive views. To the east is Mount Diablo.
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| Mt. Diablo |
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| Ramsgate courtyard |
An inner courtyard with fireplace and seating areas is sheltered from the westerly prevailing winds.
The eastern window/wall opens like a garage door in warm weather, but is closed during the winter chill.
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| Ramsgate window wall |
Food and wine pairings are elegant and well balanced. We were attending a small birthday gathering for a friend who also lives in Napa.
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| Food and wine pairings |
The ambiance is young, fresh and aesthetically appealing. We were perhaps a few years beyond the target age demographic!
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| Ramsgate Winery |
