AUGUST CELLARS

NEWBERG, OR - This wine facility makes use of a steeply sloping site with a dramatic, multi-level structure of four levels representing the winemaking process: a raised crush balcony, a lower fermentation level, a blending level and a barrel and bottling level. Barrels are stored in subterranean vaults, while the tasting room is day-lit. Translucent panels covering the work areas reduce the need for artificial lighting. Seventy percent of the rainwater is drained off the lower roof through a scupper into a detention pond, and used on the site. Other sustainable features include concrete with high levels of fly-ash, certified cedar, and corrugated metal siding.