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Home / Tailor Made Experiences / Wine

Everything You Want To Know About Wine
And Are Not Afraid To Ask

Explore your love of wine and gain a deeper understanding, from grape to glass, in California, France or Italy. Allow us to introduce you to celebrated veterans and rising stars alike who will share their insights and perspective with you.

Picture yourself in a world-class vineyard walking among the vines with a renowned winemaker, exploring the barrel caves, and then sipping and swirling wine made from the very grapes you have just seen.

Whether you are just discovering the world of wine or consider yourself an experienced oenophile, BeautifulPlaces will create a wine adventure that will delight and inform you, and deepen your passion for wine.

The possibilities are limitless!
  • Enjoy a private gourmet picnic lunch or elegant dinner served by private winery chefs in beautiful vineyards, romantic wine caves, historic chateaux or in the privacy of your villa
  • Uncover the mysteries of wine blending amid the barrels in a vineyard cave
  • Explore vineyards by foot, or on a vintage truck, or from above in a helicopter or balloon – all with an expert guide
  • Discover hidden gems – small, exclusive private wineries and historic chateaux
  • Consult with a sommelier on building a wine collection and personal cellar
  • Spend a day with a private wine educator who will enhance your knowledge and answer all your questions
  • Learn about the newest trend: organic wines
  • Investigate the art of wine pairing with a local expert.
  • Enjoy the ultimate hands-on experience by working the harvest and the crush alongside winery workers
  • Create your own barrel of wine
  • Dine with a winemaker who will share insider insights

Harvest Crush Hike With a Prominent Vintner

The California Wine Baron Program

Tailor Made Bordeaux Epicurean Extravaganza

 

 

 

 

California Dreamin - Sonoma (City of)

This extraordinary “top of the world” panorama exerts a hypnotic pull on you to experience its stunning 180 degree views, and the infinity pool and broad entertain
Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8 + 2
  • 5 miles to Sonoma
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
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Rating:  

This extraordinary “top of the world” panorama exerts a hypnotic pull on you to experience its stunning 180 degree views, and the infinity pool and broad entertain

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California Dreamin - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8 + 2
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • 5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

This extraordinary “top of the world” panorama exerts a hypnotic pull on you to experience its stunning 180 degree views, and the infinity pool and broad entertain

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California Dreamin - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8 + 2
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • 5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ

Casa Cavalli - Sonoma

This 3-story residence, with its extensive outdoor entertainment area, exudes casual sophistication and surrounds you with wine country comfort and elegance inside and out.

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 miles to Sonoma
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
View Details    
Rating:  

This 3-story residence, with its extensive outdoor entertainment area, exudes casual sophistication and surrounds you with wine country comfort and elegance inside and out.

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Casa Cavalli - Sonoma

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • 6 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

This 3-story residence, with its extensive outdoor entertainment area, exudes casual sophistication and surrounds you with wine country comfort and elegance inside and out.

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Casa Cavalli - Sonoma

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • 6 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ

Casa de Amigos - Sonoma (City of)

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
View Details    
Rating:  

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

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Casa de Amigos - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

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Casa de Amigos - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ

Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
View Details    
Rating:  

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

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Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Palm Beach
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace
 
Rating:  

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

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Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Palm Beach
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace

Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

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Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

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Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ

Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
View Details    
Rating:  

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

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Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: St. Emillion
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
  • St. Emillion Appellation
  • Burgundy County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Radiant)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
 
Rating:  

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

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Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: St. Emillion
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
  • St. Emillion Appellation
  • Burgundy County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Radiant)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool

Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

Property Information
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 18
  • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
Features
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
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    Rating:  

    Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

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    Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

    Property Information
    • 11 Bedrooms
    • 8 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 18
    • Nearest Town: Aix-en-Provence
    • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
    • Provence County
    Features
    • Fireplace (wood)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
     
    Rating:  

    Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

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    Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

    Property Information
    • 11 Bedrooms
    • 8 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 18
    • Nearest Town: Aix-en-Provence
    • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
    • Provence County
    Features
    • Fireplace (wood)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court

    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    Features
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
    View Details    
    Rating:  

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

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    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
    • Brunello Appellation
    • Tuscany County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
     
    Rating:  

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

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    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
    • Brunello Appellation
    • Tuscany County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court

    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<
    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    Features
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    View Details    
    Rating:  

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<

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    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • Nearest Town: Calistoga
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    • Napa Valley Appellation
    • Napa County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • VCR
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • BBQ
    • Bocce Court
     
    Rating:  

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<

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    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • Nearest Town: Calistoga
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    • Napa Valley Appellation
    • Napa County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • VCR
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • BBQ
    • Bocce Court

    Dragonsleaf - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

    This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

    Property Information
    • 4 Bedrooms
    • 3 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 9
    • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
    Features
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (gas)
    Outdoor
    • Hot Tub
    • Fireplace
    • Firepit
    View Details    
    Rating:  

    This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

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    Dragonsleaf - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

    Property Information
    • 4 Bedrooms
    • 3 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 9
    • Nearest Town: Glen Ellen
    • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
    • Bennett Valley Appellation
    • Sonoma County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (gas)
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Hot Tub
    • BBQ
    • Fireplace
    • Firepit
     
    Rating:  

    This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

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    Dragonsleaf - Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

    Property Information
    • 4 Bedrooms
    • 3 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 9
    • Nearest Town: Glen Ellen
    • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
    • Bennett Valley Appellation
    • Sonoma County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (gas)
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Hot Tub
    • BBQ
    • Fireplace
    • Firepit