Slow Sipping

The unused third bay of a garage seemed an ideal spot for this cozy cellar. The bay was enclosed in cultured stone and plaster to match the home’s casual Mediterranean mood. A distressed pine door with an iron grille opens to reveal assorted racking systems with a combined 800-bottle capacity. Racks were inset to make the most of the room’s 122 square feet. An old cask set on end serves as a table for two where the owner can comfortably sit and catalogue his wines or entertain a guest. “The style here is Old World, giving the impression of entering a cool, dark cellar,” says designer and builder Billy Guerrero. Guerrero collaborated with the client to produce a place where “time is slowed down enough to enjoy the wine.” Builder/designer: CG&S Design-Build, Austin, Texas; Photographer: Tina Weitz.