“This newcomer sits in the shade of a towering redwood tree, overlooking the first regenerative organic certified vineyard in the Willamette Valley. The dispersed tasting space, designed by Juancarlos Fernandez of Signum Architecture, occupies three smaller structures connected by walkways. They frame an austere courtyard garden designed by landscape architect Hoichi Kurisu, a longtime director at the Portland Japanese Garden. The wood-paneled buildings’ low, sloped roof lines and glass walls were inspired by traditional shoji screens and the warm minimalism of Japanese design. Tastings of Ambar’s first vintages of chardonnay and pinot noir from winemakers Kate Payne Brown and Bryan Weil are available by appointment.”
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