600 Bicentennial Way #210, Santa Rosa, CA, United States of America, 95403

https://nordby.net

(707) 526-4500

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Crafting Excellence: An Iconic Winery in the Making

Amidst rolling hills and acres of vineyards, a new chapter in winemaking is being written with the construction of Arrow&Branch Winery on L’attitude Vineyard in the Oak Knoll American Viticultural Area of Napa Valley. Designed by award-winning architecture and land planning firm Taylor Lombardo Architects, the new 13,000-square-foot winery structure seamlessly blends form and function. Land planning was done by Donna Oldford, owner of Plans4Wines.


A notable feature of the state-of-the-art, white-glove winemaking facility is the innovative layout designed by winemaker Jennifer Williams for efficiency and workflow optimization to ensure the highest quality of winemaking. The covered crush area offers space for air circulation while providing protection from the elements, allowing for optimal grape processing regardless of weather conditions. The fermentation area has been strategically positioned to maximize space and ensure temperature control. With a roof peak of 42 feet, the spacious barrel storage hall offers ample room for aging and maturation and is flanked with robust, glass roll-up doors.

As the prime contractor, Nordby Construction has spearheaded this ground-up, full-production winery project with completion slated for April 2024. Throughout the construction process, attention to detail has been paramount. Every element, from the massive glulam beams supporting the structure to custom fabrication of the catwalks, has been meticulously executed to meet the highest standards. To ensure that each component is expertly crafted and installed, Nordby Construction enlisted their team of skilled craftsmen and long-standing network of trusted specialists for specific aspects of the project.


The vision of owners Steve and Seanne Contursi, Arrow&Branch Winery intentionally integrates numismatic elements, a testament to their passion for both wine and rare, historically significant coins. Benjamin Franklin quotes are featured on each cork, and the winery name itself is a nod to the emblematic design typically found on U.S. coins – an eagle clutching arrows and branches to represent peace and strength.

Incorporation of subtle details that reflect the winery’s unique identity has been central to the construction process, including a custom 5-foot weathervane installed atop the barrel storage cupola that features a classic interpretation of an eagle with telum and stipes (Latin for arrow and branch). This prominent feature proudly serves as a striking symbol of Arrow&Branch’s commitment to blending history and tradition with innovation and craftsmanship.

Once completed, the winery will house production for Arrow & Branch as well as several other small premium wine brands with a production capacity of 30,000 gallons per year. Check back for our latest project installations!

 

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About

Founded in 1978, Nordby brings to every project over four decades of experience in commercial, residential, wineries and wine cave construction throughout Northern California. With eight companies now under the Nordby umbrella, we provide an unparalleled range of expertise across a complementary spectrum of project types, paired with a deep understanding of the wine region and surrounding areas.

We know that early collaboration, proven processes, and effective communication are key to the success of every project. Led by an executive team with strong skill sets in their respective areas, each company under the Nordby umbrella delivers best-in-class construction services. A trusted advisor to clients throughout wine country and Idaho, our strength lies in comprehensive preconstruction, general contracting and construction management services, leveraging our industry experience and network of subcontractors to successfully guide the construction process for our valued clients.

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Contact

Contact List

Title Name Email Phone Extension
Owner | CEO, Nordby Craig Nordby craignordby@nordby.net (707) 303-2604
Partner | President, Construction Tony Simmons tonysimmons@nordby.net (707) 303-2630
Partner | President, Wine Caves Rick Shone rickshone@nordby.net (707) 303-2637
Partner | President, Signature Homes David Schroeder davidschroeder@nordby.net (707) 303-2622
Partner | VP, Signature Builders (Idaho) Brian Olhiser brianolhiser@nordby.net (208) 494-4163

Location List

Locations Address State Country Zip Code
Nordby Signature Builders 6700 N. Linder Road, Meridian ID United States of America 83646
Nordby 600 Bicentennial Way #210, Santa Rosa CA United States of America 95403

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