This week we’re revisiting some of the most popular summer stories from the archives. Here’s one:
Brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani are fourth generation California farmers who, after spending time as vineyard hands in Europe, returned to their hometown and bought an old vineyard in the foothills of Sonoma, California, to start their own winery, Scribe.
The early 1900s hacienda was in need of a complete overhaul (it had partially burned down in a fire), so working with architect David Darling of San Francisco firm Aidlin Darling, they restored the interiors without losing the essential character of the place.
The plan included a new kitchen—the only room where they had to start from scratch—for Scribe’s food program. “The kitchen was always going to be a big part of the renovation,” says Andrew. “You can’t have a hacienda without a kitchen.” Darling designed large pivot glass doors, commercial ranges were brought in, and concrete counters were poured. Join us for a tour.
Photography by Andres Gonzalez for Remodelista.
![the hacienda is centered on the property and surrounded by vineyards, 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-napa-valley-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-1.jpg)
![custom pivot doors open from the kitchen onto the courtyard, connecting the kit 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-napa-valley-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-2.jpg)
![the kitchen has concrete counters, a custom island and white oak shelving, 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-3.jpg)
![the kitchen island butcher block was custom made with end grain white oak by da 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-2.jpg)
![a backsplash made of blackened, cold rolled steel and a brizo (6\28\20lf) 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-4.jpg)
![a collection of copper pots, terra cotta cookware, and dozens of wooden sp 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-5.jpg)
![open shelving against a glass window overlooking the vineyard slopes. the 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-6.jpg)
![composting is an important part of scribe\2\17;s food and farm program. 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-12.jpg)
![the concrete countertops were poured in place by contractor cello madru and
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![stacks of bowls made by artist jess hirsh are stored on lower shelves. 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-7.jpg)
![a commercial rolling cart tucks into the kitchen island. the crew at scribe use 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-9.jpg)
![a wine cooler—an essential appliance in the scribe kitchen—and ic 28](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-kitchen-andres-gonzalez-remodelista-11.jpg)
![a small prep sink with a kwc ono single lever faucet. a brass funnel and a peug 29](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scribe-winery-hacienda-kitchen-sink.jpg)
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N.B.: This story originally ran on March 20, 2020, and has been updated.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the kitchen located?
The kitchen is located in Scribe Winery's Hacienda in Sonoma, California.
What is the style of the kitchen?
The kitchen has a Spanish-style design.
What type of vineyard is it?
The kitchen is located in a vineyard in Sonoma, California.
What is unique about the kitchen?
The kitchen is known for its Spanish-style design, which gives it a distinctive look.
Is the kitchen part of a winery?
Yes, the kitchen is situated in Scribe Winery's Hacienda.
Where can I find more information about the kitchen?
You can find more information about the kitchen on the Remodelista website.
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