Tag: Wine

Prodigal Son

An Interview With Laurent Vernhes

Tablet’s co-founder and former CEO is back to talk about wine, his worst hotel stay, where “Tablet” came from, what he couldn’t say when he was in charge, and what he’s been up to since he left.

Quiet Please

Terra Dominicata Makes a Few Demands

In the farmhouses of a 12th-century monastery, in the mountains of Spain’s Montsant Natural Park, one of the world’s greatest winery hotels strives for peace, silence, and the perfect Priorat.

Mansion on the Hill

The Madrona Is an Aesthetic Success in Sonoma

A Victorian mansion in the California wine country is now the Madrona, an uncompromising hotel that owes its brash design to the rebellious Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century. Oscar Wilde would be proud.

Full Bodied

Sixteen Essential Winery Hotels in Europe

There’s no doubt which countries are the “Big Three” of European wine production. When it comes to winery hotels, however, a new challenger is looking to join the party.

Agricultural Revolution

Farm Hotels Are Rising Up

Travelers are seeking more artisanal experiences. They’re also increasingly interested in zero-kilometer cuisine. It all adds up to a rise in hotels that combine both desires into one adventurous (Instagram-ready) package.

Don’t Cry

Argentina Is Where Winners Go to Wine

We were rooting for France in the World Cup. They lost, but we’ve got no time for tears. We have to make good on a bet with some Argentines from a rival website. So, here’s a story about the best wine region on the planet: Mendoza.