Hill Country Wine Cave / Clayton Korte

Located at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, this private wine cave serves as a destination along a secluded bend in the Blanco River. Excavated into the north face of a solid limestone hillside, this shotcrete-lined tube is protected on the East and West by tall oak and elm trees, allowing it to nearly disappear within the native landscape. The unassuming exterior entry court reveals a bit of mystery as it provides just a glimpse of what lies within.  Heavy limestone boulders, collected from the excavation, and lush vegetation further camouflage the entry as you descend into the mouth of the cave.

Hill Country Wine Cave / Clayton Korte
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  • architects: Clayton Korte
  • Location: Texas Hill Country, United States
  • Project Year: 2019
  • Photographs: Casey Dunn
  • Area: 1405.0 m2

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