Andis Wines

Andis Wines is a 17,000 square foot state of the art winemaking facility designed under two tenets: 1) Design a winery that can make great wine, and 2) Make it pretty. Andy, Janis and Mark worked hand-in-hand with Sage Architecture for well over a year to come to a design that would achieve that goal.

Site selection was of critical importance, and the 25 acre vineyard site in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, with rolling hills and 360 degree views, allowed a design that blends in with its surroundings. The building itself, a prefabricated metal building with large canopy overhangs, is designed to “grow from the land” with the eastern end set lower in the landscape and the public western end rising out of the vineyard. Modern in its aesthetic, the design emphasizes the more industrial aspects of a winery production facility and yet will make visitors feel welcome with its connection to the land and warm use of materials inside. One of the first things visitors will notice upon arrival at the winery is our signature Barrel Stave Wall, a large accent screen wall on the north side of the building that is completely fabricated from recycled wine barrel staves and stained in a soft gray to create a textured woven effect. Additionally, there are a variety of places surrounding the building for visitors to gather and enjoy their experience at Andis, from the covered walkways to grassy picnic areas.