For more than three decades, Lewis Cellars has built a reputation for bold, award-winning Napa Valley wines. Now, the winery is debuting a new tasting room designed to present the Lewis experience in a more immersive, layered setting.
Guided by the creative vision of owner and art collector Lynda Resnick alongside curator Bernard Jazzar, the space departs from traditional tasting room design. Reflecting the personality of the estate’s “big reds and sexy chardonnays,” the interiors unfold with drama, revealing new moments as guests move deeper into the property.
A design grounded in Napa Valley
Inspired by 19th-century Europe—particularly artist J.M.W. Turner’s London drawing room—the interiors are framed with restored ceiling beams and custom herringbone parquet floors that lead to a sweeping arched gallery. An opulent passage frames views of the Mayacamas Mountains, anchored by bespoke textiles and commissioned artworks.
A connection to the outdoors is expressed through preserved stonework and floor-to-ceiling glass nano doors that open onto a west-facing patio overlooking the vineyards.
Pattern, play, and privacy at Lewis Cellars
Pattern, color, and texture are layered to reinforce the residential feel of the space. Throughout, 15 original works by mixed-media artist Zachary Scott blend classical references with modern playfulness. As guests progress through the tasting room, the pieces grow increasingly surreal, subtly blurring the line between reality and fantasy.
For a more discreet experience, the Salon Privé offers an ultra-private tasting lounge for two inspired by the storied Parisian salons of Lapérouse. This space features white-glove concierge service, personalized wine and culinary pairings, and access to the estate’s private cellar, along with a custom mirror designed to be engraved with guests’ diamond rings—nodding to the historic tradition of testing a stone’s authenticity.
