Clayton Korte’s Hill Country Wine Cave.
Architecture is surprising when dealing with natural obstacles, especially when it comes to a rocky mountain. The solution found by the Clayton Korte office was to use nature to its advantage and build this hidden wine cellar and bar in the cave itself.
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The Hill Country Wine Cave is located in Texas, along a secluded bend in the Rio Blanco, on the edge of a wooded hillside. The place provides a rustic and natural setting that contrasts with the contemporary construction.
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The modest exterior entrance reveals a bit of mystery as it provides only a glimpse of the interior, which houses a tasting room, bar, and wine cellar. The natural rocky texture was maintained, blending with other natural materials in the decoration and furn.
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In front of the central counter, you can sit on classic leather stools side by side, ideal for a quick group tasting. The Wine Cave also offers tables for groups and cozy leather armchairs to dwell in the landscape.
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A bottle, please.
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