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Time to Unwind in Wine Country
by Joy PecknoldWith the changing of the leaves, comes an easier pace. Pack a cozy sweater and a good book for a getaway to wine country. Nearby or farther flung. these properties in grape locations allow you to retreat, drink and be merry. Cheers to a new season.
Time to Unwind in Wine Country
Cradled in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge lives within the Bernardus Winery’s vineyards and gives guests the warm fuzzies with a fireplace, king-sized featherbed and complimentary wine bar in every room. Feast on fresh Monterey Bay fare and garden veggies at their award-winning Lucia Restaurant & Bar.
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In Italy’s Chianti Classico region, home to 17,000 acres of vineyards, an 8th century village lives on as luxury property Hotel Relais Borgo San Felice, complete with its own cellar where tastings of its award-winning wines are offered. While away an afternoon at Bar Archi or take a cooking class—you’ll feel like you own the place.
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Fancy the French countryside with a splash of modernity? Domaine de Verchant, a 26-suite property in the Languedoc-Roussillon region captures that particular joie de vivre with its acres of vineyards, expansive spa house and glass panels galore to let the light in. Plus, the Mediterranean Sea is but a 15-minute drive away.
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Rioja wines, Rioja cuisine and warm Spanish hospitality all under a Frank Gehry-designed ribboning roof is what you’ll find at Marqués de Riscal in Elciego. Relish a Michelin star meal and a rich list of wines at the namesake restaurant. Spend a day drinking in the fruits of the Haro wine route.
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Two hours from Lisbon in the Alentejo region’s medieval Monsaraz, São Lourenço do Barrocal is a working farm and winery that has been in the same family for more than 200 years. Start the morning with a truly farm-to-table breakfast, then stop in at the spa and end the day with a trail ride up to a hilltop castle to watch the sun set over the lake.
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Along Mendoza’s famous Wine Route, there’s 16 modern suites on Casa de Uco‘s 790-acre estate. Floor-to-ceiling windows let the views in—row upon row of vines and the Andes Mountains beyond that frame the Uco Valley. Horseback ride through the vineyard, dine on local fare, then take your wine glass to the outdoor Jacuzzi.
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Perched on a hillside overlooking wetlands below, Vik Chile features art-filled rooms, each one utterly unique, and spa treatments that harness the nourishing power of grapes and vines. Once you’ve dug deep into their wine portfolio, request a private guided tour through the Colchagua Valley.
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Once a lookout for the French Huguenots, these lands set high above the Stellenbosch Valley are now all vines and a few ultra-private villas and lodges belonging to Delaire Graff Estate. Along with the estate wine, owner Laurence Graff shares his love of modern art here, including Vladimir Tretchikoff’s iconic “Chinese Girl.”
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There’s no choosing between the beach and wine country at Injidup Spa Retreat, a seaside retreat in Margaret River. All 10 villas come with private plunge pools and ocean views. Barbecue your own dinner or have a private chef come to you. There’s also surfing, spa pampering and, of course, wine touring to be had. Also, it’s adults only.
BOOK NOWCradled in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge lives within the Bernardus Winery’s vineyards and gives guests the warm fuzzies with a fireplace, king-sized featherbed and complimentary wine bar in every room. Feast on fresh Monterey Bay fare and garden veggies at their award-winning Lucia Restaurant & Bar.
BOOK NOWIn Italy’s Chianti Classico region, home to 17,000 acres of vineyards, an 8th century village lives on as luxury property Hotel Relais Borgo San Felice, complete with its own cellar where tastings of its award-winning wines are offered. While away an afternoon at Bar Archi or take a cooking class—you’ll feel like you own the place.
BOOK NOWFancy the French countryside with a splash of modernity? Domaine de Verchant, a 26-suite property in the Languedoc-Roussillon region captures that particular joie de vivre with its acres of vineyards, expansive spa house and glass panels galore to let the light in. Plus, the Mediterranean Sea is but a 15-minute drive away.
BOOK NOWRioja wines, Rioja cuisine and warm Spanish hospitality all under a Frank Gehry-designed ribboning roof is what you’ll find at Marqués de Riscal in Elciego. Relish a Michelin star meal and a rich list of wines at the namesake restaurant. Spend a day drinking in the fruits of the Haro wine route.
BOOK NOWTwo hours from Lisbon in the Alentejo region’s medieval Monsaraz, São Lourenço do Barrocal is a working farm and winery that has been in the same family for more than 200 years. Start the morning with a truly farm-to-table breakfast, then stop in at the spa and end the day with a trail ride up to a hilltop castle to watch the sun set over the lake.
BOOK NOWAlong Mendoza’s famous Wine Route, there’s 16 modern suites on Casa de Uco‘s 790-acre estate. Floor-to-ceiling windows let the views in—row upon row of vines and the Andes Mountains beyond that frame the Uco Valley. Horseback ride through the vineyard, dine on local fare, then take your wine glass to the outdoor Jacuzzi.
BOOK NOWPerched on a hillside overlooking wetlands below, Vik Chile features art-filled rooms, each one utterly unique, and spa treatments that harness the nourishing power of grapes and vines. Once you’ve dug deep into their wine portfolio, request a private guided tour through the Colchagua Valley.
BOOK NOWOnce a lookout for the French Huguenots, these lands set high above the Stellenbosch Valley are now all vines and a few ultra-private villas and lodges belonging to Delaire Graff Estate. Along with the estate wine, owner Laurence Graff shares his love of modern art here, including Vladimir Tretchikoff’s iconic “Chinese Girl.”
BOOK NOWThere’s no choosing between the beach and wine country at Injidup Spa Retreat, a seaside retreat in Margaret River. All 10 villas come with private plunge pools and ocean views. Barbecue your own dinner or have a private chef come to you. There’s also surfing, spa pampering and, of course, wine touring to be had. Also, it’s adults only.
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