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Top 10 Vineyard Inns
March 2013 Best of BedandBreakfast.com Award
A B&B is the perfect place to stay on a wine vacation, whether you want to visit a traditional French vineyard or discover an unexpected winery in Missouri. These 10 inns, either on a working vineyard or surrounded by vineyards, offer unmatched experiences such as wine tasting, vineyard tours, and even grape-growing lessons from a viticulturist. You don’t have to be a sommelier to fall in love with these exciting vineyard inns.
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Vineyard Views in Tuscany
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Escape to the Tuscan countryside and experience agritourism at its best. The historic inn is located on a working organic vineyard and organic farm, which provide stunning views from the inn. Depending on the time of year, observe them harvest grapes or fresh produce. Add on dinner with your stay, and the innkeepers will offer expert pairing of authentic Italian cuisine and their wine. They also offer special group tours that take you throughout the region to explore Tuscany’s best wine. You will enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural getaway, but the inn is only a few miles from the walls of the Medieval town of Siena.
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Sample Wine in Sonoma
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Surrounded by acres of verdant vineyards, this Victorian inn in Sonoma County offers stunning views from both common rooms and many of the guest rooms. One of the guest rooms even has a bathtub directly overlooking the vineyards. There are over 150 wineries within an hour’s driving distance from the inn. All guests at this BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection inn receive a free wine tasting passport for two that includes free tastings or discounts at 122 Sonoma County wineries. After an exciting day, relax on the deck with a glass of wine and watch the sunset over the grapevines of Alexander Valley. The innkeepers can also arrange a private winery and vineyard tour for you.
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Explore Washington Wine
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Discover Walla Walla’s wine country at this European-style inn. Each of the three luxury guest suites have a private patio with stunning views of the inn’s own vineyard, which grows Syrah, Sangiovese, and Viognier grapes. In addition to the setting amongst its own vineyards, the property is surrounded by the vineyards of Northstar and Pepper Bridge wineries, with the Blue Mountains in the background. The Walla Walla area has more than 90 wineries, and 18 of them are within a two-mile radius of Girasol Vineyard & Inn. The innkeepers offer specials that include a bottle of Walla Walla wine and wine tasting appointments.
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Walk to Historic Wineries
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Perched atop a bluff overlooking vineyards and the Missouri River, this Diamond Collection B&B is the ideal place for a wine getaway. The inn is surrounded by a working vineyard growing Norton grapes. It is also within walking distance of two historic wineries, and there are seven award-winning wineries within a 15-mile radius from the town of Hermann. Some of the guest rooms here have private patios overlooking the surrounding vineyards so close that you can reach out and touch the grapes.
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Visit a Virginia Vineyard
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The innkeepers at this Diamond Collection B&B encourage guests to stroll their 13 acres, which includes their Pinot Noir vineyard, gardens, and a woodland pond. This Diamond Collection Inn serves as an excellent home base for visiting local wineries and breweries. Let the innkeepers schedule a chauffeured winery tour for you to enjoy a worry-free tasting adventure to three or four nearby wineries. Dine on a gourmet breakfast that includes eggs from the inn’s own hens and fresh produce from local farmers.
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Free Tastings in France
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What could be more romantic than a stay in the French countryside? Spending the night in a historic villa located right on a vineyard. Le Pavillon Villemaurine overlooks the vineyard of Chateau Villemaurine, which produces wines with a long, mineral aftertaste. Many of the guest rooms have gorgeous vineyard views. Wine tasting is a free perk for all guests. Gourmet restaurants serving French wine are within easy walking distance from the inn.
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Lessons from a Viticulturist
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Take an exciting getaway to the center of Oregon’s wine country. This lodge-style inn sits on 27 acres of vineyards, woods, and a creek. When you have downtime, unwind on the expansive decks overlooking the inn’s eight acres of vineyards. Guests get a free vineyard tour with the resident viticulturist, who can teach you how the grapes are grown and the importance of soils. If you visit during the summer, you can taste the grapes as they are maturing. Their certified-sustainable vineyard grows Pommard clones of Pinot Gris, White Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Noir. Wine tasting at Rex Hill, the winery that purchases the Lobenhaus grapes, is a free amenity all guests can enjoy. Guests also receive tasting certificates to select wineries.
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Explore the Craft of Winemaking
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Indulge in a wine vacation in this Tuscan-style B&B on Long Island. Wake up with the sun shining over gorgeous vineyards just outside your door. Sample wines in the inn’s tasting room, which is shared with another local vineyard. They place an emphasis on education with a hands-on approach, so you will leave with plenty of new wine know-how. Estate wines to choose from include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Merlot, and Chardonnay. A wine tasting and tour at the inn’s winery are included in your stay, as is a discount card to 24 different wineries.
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Wine Education and a Wine Bar
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A stay at this Texas B&B and vineyard includes a free tour of the winery, a wine and cheese reception each night in their Wine Bar, and a full champagne breakfast. Guests are encouraged to stroll the 100-acre estate, including the 42 acres of vineyards. Hop on an official tour for a small fee to be guided through the vineyards and learn about their grapes. Many of the 11 romantic guest rooms have patios with rocking chairs overlooking the vineyards. Visit the Wine Bar anytime during opening hours to sample some of the 50 different wines and nosh on some appetizers. Attend fun special events such as wine appreciation classes, food and wine pairing seminars, murder mysteries, and winemaker dinners.
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Wine and Dine in Napa Valley
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Immerse yourself in Napa Valley’s famous wine scene. This Diamond Collection B&B is surrounded by vineyards, with an astounding 50 wineries and 15 top-notch restaurants within five miles. Free afternoon wine and appetizers are offered to guests every day. The inn will also give you discounts and free tasting passes to many of the nearby wineries. The front desk staff is happy to serve as your personal concierge and offer local insight into the best wineries for your tastes and interests. They can also help you arrange a bike ride through the vineyards or suggest the best hiking and running trails. Add on a small, customized wine tour to explore some of the area’s best wineries. Pamper yourself with a massage in the spa cabana overlooking the vineyards. Soak in the vineyard views from your private patio. If you want to enjoy a glass of wine by the pool by day or in your room at night, the inn keeps a stock of wine for purchase. Hitch a ride on the inn’s free shuttle service to dine at award-winning restaurants for dinner. Here's to the perfect wine country getaway!
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By Emily Starbuck Crone
