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14 Wineries Where You Can Stay the Night (PHOTOS)

Posted: 02/12/2012 7:00 am
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With great wine-producing regions typically comes the fabulous combination of amazing cuisine, stunning scenery and a selection of luxurious boutique hotels. This combination is a boon for traveling oenophiles, since it means you can enjoy the fruit of the vine to your heart's content without worrying that you're missing out on something lovely to look at or tasty to eat -- staying at a wine hotel means everything you need is within a short walk from your room.

Some of the luxurious wine hotels featured here are wineries that have added high-end accommodation to their regular winery operations, while others are boutique hotels that cater to wine lovers with exceptional restaurants and wine cellars (not to mention proximity to area wineries). Whichever you prefer, and whichever wine region in the world you're thinking of visiting, there's something on this list that should appeal to you.

Here are 14 gorgeous luxury wineries and wine hotels you can stay in.

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La Toscana Winery, Leavenworth, Washington, United States

Nestled in the foothills of Washington's Cascade Mountains, La Toscana is a small, family-style winery just east of Leavenworth. The owners Julie and Warren Moyles lived in Italy for two years, and then returned to the United States to open a winery based on what they had admired in Europe. As the name "La Toscana" suggests, the wines are crafted in the Old-World tradition using artisan techniques. You can taste both red and white wines here, but be aware that stock for both is limited.

Accommodation, too, should be reserved in advance since there is only one suite, which can house up to five people. Those who do stay here are sure not to be disappointed; the Siena suite has a Tuscan-style antique décor, beamed cathedral ceiling, three propane fireplaces, and all the new world amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen and a Jacuzzi. A complimentary wine tasting is included.

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With great wine-producing regions typically comes the fabulous combination of amazing cuisine, stunning scenery and a selection of luxurious boutique hotels. This combination is a boon for traveling o...
With great wine-producing regions typically comes the fabulous combination of amazing cuisine, stunning scenery and a selection of luxurious boutique hotels. This combination is a boon for traveling o...

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02:47 AM on 02/14/2012
Thanks for leaving Milestii Mici and Pucini out of the list. If you love wine tours try Moldova - excellent wines and your dollar will go a long way
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