Photo: Yoshihiro Makino
Surrounded by vines, a lavender garden and 125-year-old olive trees, the restored 1890s Victorian that now serves as family-owned wine producer Mathew Bruno’s first tasting room evokes the Napa Valley of yesteryear. Working with Michael Guthrie & Co. Architects, interior designer Chris Reed preserved the façade while “breathing new life into the space,” she says.
Inside—where natural light comes courtesy of original bay windows—deep red and rosy hues reminiscent of cabernet are paired with ochre and pale gold. Custom-dyed grass cloth on the walls and end-grain French oak flooring serve as a backdrop for sinuous sofas and curved-back chairs. “I envisioned a more contemporary interior design—one that would seamlessly blend the charm of the 19th century with the modern design tastes and preferences of today—to create a comfortable space for all to enjoy the fine wines of Mathew Bruno,” Reed says. Tastings occur indoors and out, including a private experience featuring lunch and bocce.
