As America's wine expertise has grown, so has the demand for great destinations to enhance the oenophile's experience. The passion of wine discovery is amplified by a vast array of personalized vacation offerings. Quaint and cozy B&Bs are being upstaged by exceptional settings with enough amenities to please the most discerning travelers. No longer strictly California dreaming, the U.S. is bursting with remarkable wine country inns presenting culinary and sensory indulgences, spiced with a dash of history.
Tranquil,
picturesque and a short, scenic drive from the Pacific
Ocean, Paso
Robles holds a special place in our hearts. Grapes
were first planted here in the late 1700s by Spanish
conquistadors and Franciscan missionaries—check
out the old fermentation vats at Mission San Miguel,
just north of town. Today this pretty destination between Los
Angeles and San
Francisco boasts more than 60 wineries, and those
wanting to do more than simply take a day tour can stay
the night at Justin
Vineyards & Winery's intimate JUST Inn, with
its four European-style suites. Feather beds and frescoed
ceilings compete for attention with tastings, an outdoor
pool surrounded by vines and dinners in Deborah's Room,
featuring a selection of current and library vintage Justin wines. If you're lucky, there might be a sip of the
celebrated Isosceles blend on offer.
GO WHERE THE GRAPES GROW Top 10 Wine Country Inns Worldwide From Chile's Maipo Valley to a swanky inn between Napa
and Sonoma, here
is a selection of our favorite places around the world to relax in while we enjoy the fruits of the land.
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