Heliotrope Architects: Archery Summit was founded in 1993 with a purpose to explore the potential of the pinot noir grape in the Willamette Valley region. The winery helped to build the region’s reputation for world-class pinot noir wines over the years, in a facility purpose built to handle every aspect of production, from grape to bottle, with aging taking place in caves carved deep into the hillside. This facility was built prior to the rise of wine tourism, consequently it lacked a purpose-built experience for guests. Heliotrope was selected through an invitation-only design competition, offering a design solution that sought to work with the existing structure in an effort to elevate the overall visual appeal of the facility. The new tasting room is nestled into an…..