Auterra

Auterra Wine Bar invites guests to explore the subtlety and complexities of wine through colour, texture and theme. Familiar, but new, it is a sensory pleasure, an escape.

Exterior view of Auterra wine bar with warm interior lighting visible through large windows.

Wine bottles neatly displayed on shelves, part of the Auterra collection.

Auterra - meaning of the earth - is celebration of wine. A sibling to Clinton McIver's fine dining experience Amaru, the wine bar forges its own path. A place that exudes timeless authenticity and character. It was important that the space felt established and warm, a welcoming neighbourhood local.

2021
Armadale, Boonwurrung Land

Patrons

50pax

Floor Area

130m²

Inspired by the varied natural pigment of wine, the space unfolds with a complex layering of colour and texture. Beginning with deep reds and burgundy, blending into blushing pinks and oranges, and finally transitioning to sparkling yellows in the private dining space upstairs.

Auterra showcases a stylish wine bar interior with elegant shelving and glassware display.

Interior of a modern wine bar with elegant seating, part of Auterra.

Modern dining area with wine glasses and stylish decor, part of Auterra.

Abundant, yet sophisticated, the material palette includes Australian hardwoods, copper and brass, materials will patinate over time, adding character and personality. The space is complex, bold, inviting, and exciting – it draws diners in and delivers a satisfying and stimulating experience centered around the enjoyment of fine wine. The vibrant and fresh character is married with a feeling that it has always been here, that it belongs here.

Stylish wine bar interior with modern lighting and decor from Auterra.

Cozy seating area with modern wall lights and wine glasses, part of Auterra.

Auterra features a modern bar with hanging and shelved wine glasses against a tiled wall.

Sleek bar interior with hanging glasses and bottles, part of Auterra.

Expressed as a visual gradient, the material palette, lighting, furniture selection, and spatial sequencing all contribute to the storytelling. The overall impression is of an animated space, a homage to wine that is familiar, comforting, and welcoming.