11 World-Famous Wineland And Vineyard Hotels To Savor In Style

Out in the beautiful countryside, just off Istria’s more beaten Adriatic coastal paths, Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery serves an idyllic setting to sample the region’s world-renowned wares of wines and “liquid-gold” olive oils. The accommodation is comprised of elegant rooms, suites and stunning family villas with their own pools, while dining and drinking outdoors is a highlight – surrounded by the laid-back, undulating landscape.

In the heart of the Cape Town winelands, Babylonstoren resides in one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. The elegant, understated estate has sweeping views over the conical Babylonstoren hill, Simonsberg and the Banghoek mountains – and boasts gardens that are renowned for their biodiversity, a few farm-to-fork restaurants, the ‘living’ Garden Spa in a forest of bamboo, and accommodation comprised of a farm hotel and beautiful cottages. There are extensive opportunities for wine- and olive-oil tasting here, with 13 different grape varieties under the vines of the sprawling land.

Set in the wild and rolling Tuscan region of Maremma, Castello di Vicarello is an artfully restored 12th-century castle hotel that is surrounded by organic vineyards and olive groves. With just nine suites, each one uniquely designed, the atmosphere is intimate and indulgent. The food and drink is an unsurprising highlight here, in a region that is world-famed for its delicacies, with fresh ingredients grown in the gardens and rich wines produced from the award-winning vineyard.

In Côte-d’Or, a region synonymous with wine, Como Le Montrachet is a new addition to the beautiful Burgundy landscape. A thoughtful reimagination of a 19th-century inn, just a stone’s throw from the legendary Le Montrachet vineyard in the quaint village of Puligny-Montrachet, the hotel offers tastings within its own vines, as well as tours of the local wine houses and history.

Located in the foothills of the Andes, within the Millahue Valley, Vik enjoys some spectacularly majestic views from design-led suites that are practically suspended above the vineyards – including one with a dramatic, carbon-fiber bathtub. The area’s unique terroir and landscape, comprised of 12 valleys, makes for a phenomenal variety and complexity in the wines it produces.

With a bucolic, biodynamic winery set amongst 70 acres of sweeping hills and woodlands, Tillingham is a mixed farm (it is also home to fruit trees and livestock) where tours and tastings take place in a slice of Sussex serenity. For guests wishing to prolong their visit beyond a sample, accommodation is set within a Victorian farmstead, in the former hop barn, as well as two beautifully furnished bell tents.

This magnificent 19th-century manor, with vistas of vine-covered terraces and the Douro river beyond, offers seasonal menus and exquisite wine lists that are curated from the kitchen-garden ingredients and vineyard offerings. Guests at Six Sense Douro Valley can visit the Wine Library and Terrace, where the sommelier can recommend the best vintages to enjoy alongside delicious tapas.

Another Cape Town classic, the Delaire Graff Estate is backdropped by the winelands where Bordeaux reds and Chardonnay grapes grow. Gaze out from the villa’s scenic picture windows and terraces, botanical gardens and swimming pools, over the Stellenbosch Valley towards Table Mountain. As the sun sets on its perch atop the Helshoogte Pass, there are few views quite as cinematic to accompany an award-winning portfolio of wines.

Art and wine combine at this sublime Provençal spot with an enticing creative spirit, halfway between Aix en Provence and the Luberon Nature Park, in the heart of the biodynamic Château La Coste vineyard. The refined hillside residence of Villa La Coste embraces the beauty of its surroundings across 28 suites and expansive gardens, where views take in the vines and valleys below.

Bringing a focus on alluringly sleek design to the heart of the rustic, world-renowned wine region of the Mornington Peninsula, Jackalope gives an intoxicating aspect of the boutique vineyard in which it resides. Floor-to-ceiling windows gaze out over the rolling countryside, where, in deep volcanic soils, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reigns supreme.

A marrying of two great wine destinations, French fine dining and a taste of Provence meets the spectacular, sun-kissed Napa Valley at Auberge du Soleil. Set amid 33 acres of heritage olive and oak trees, the hotel’s guest rooms and suites are elegant and pared-back, while the striking terrace is an unparalleled spot to sit and savor a Napa Valley wine served with a panoramic view.

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