What makes a wine cellar beautiful? Is it the design and functionality of the cellar itself? Or, is it the contents within? Some might say that the most beautiful cellars can be found in homes of passionate collectors. But a different take could be those found in the worlds most prestigious wineries themselves. The Most Beautiful Wine Cellars in the World by Astrid Fobelets, Jurgen Lijcops, takes a look at over 60 cellars from all parts of the world. Great photos and perfect for a coffee table.
Since it has been awhile since my last post, are you’re good enough to still be hanging around here, you are eligible to win a copy of this beautiful book. Just leave a comment below and you’ll be automatically entered.
The Contest
What is the most beautiful Wine cellar you have ever seen? (If you can’t think of one, just say something off the cuff like “I eat cheese” and you’ll be entered.)
The Rules
One entry per person please. Comments will be closed after September 20th, and a winner will be chosen at random and announced next week.
Contest sponsored by Winexpression in association with Berkbooks.







Vineyard 29 in Saint Helena
My favorite was the Beringer winery. I loved the landscaping as well as the tasting room.
Did I win???????????? Bummer, I never win.
I Love wine!! All wine cellars are beautiful!!
Duh, I love cheese!
I like cheese. No but seriously, my first thought is that rather new ‘castle’ winery in Napa (or was it Sonoma). Forgot the name, but pretty big place. I guess that counts as a wine cellar eh?
” A new wine cellar is an example of a difficult childhood, you played real hard and got thirsty and made the mistake of coming in your house just for a drink of water.Your mother saw you and she said ” I do not want you to go outside anymore today” Yes, that was the moment you decided to build your own wine cellar. You knew that if you ever were thirsty again you would not even care about going outside because you could just go down to your own wine cellar everyday. You know you could never go down there for just a glass of water. Of course you would always need have the best wine kept exactly at the right temperature. Your mother would be happy knowing your in a safe place and she to could visit you at anytime knowing she would always leave with a smile on her face.
Why do bars having parking lots?
In the words of Colonel Sanders: ” I’m to drunk to taste this chicken”
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Deep in the hills of Napa Valley, past the Silverado Country Club and toward the dry hot land of Solano County, sits Jarvis. Nestled in tightly underground caves enjoy a glass of wine, and feel the cool mist of the waterfall that churns the stream through the winery. I like it there….. try the Cab.
The private wine cellar of Joe Wender/Ann Colgin located at the winery on Pritchard Hill is pretty spectacular. Perhaps esthetically not among the most exiting but the collection of wines is remarkable.
Headlines: “Bruce Wayne will Open Batman Cave Wine Cellar.”
After losing millions of dollars from crime fighting and coping with numerous altercations with Batman and Robin. Bruce has hope and expectations of recovering from the recent dark enconomy, the Bat Cave Winery plans to open its doors to the public. As wine enthusiast wait patiently for the Bright Bat light signal from Batman to be able decern the GPS location. As to Batman, Robin and their where-abouts and this extraordinary wine cave, Bruce Wayne said, ” Right now we are in the middle of the grape harvest season and the good news is the grapes are dark and sweet, and bad news is- Batman and Robin, we want your costumes back so we can display them with all the other wrecked equipment,( cars,planes, boats and etc.) and whatever else you ruined or took from the Bat Cave.” For billionaire Bruce Wayne, we welcome you to the real world of wine cellars, and whatever, whenever,wherever and however all this comes about, please post all this information on Facebook .
Up a hill outside of Napa hidden in an underground cave you enter another world. It smells of oak and wine. You hear a stream and waterfall. You enter a room with a large set table and anticipate an enjoyable time sipping delicious wines. You are experiencing Jarvis. It doesnt disappoint. Its a memorable experience. Delightful. Delicate. Delicious.