Casa da Calçada
Hotel and restaurant in town
Housed in a splendid XVIth century palace, in the historical heart of the quaint town of Amarante, only 40 minutes from Porto city, by freeway, and 1 hour from the Douro Valley (the Land of Port Wine), Casa da Calçada offers the guest, further to courteous service and exquisite cuisine, charm, character in a calm and discreetly luxurious ambiance of distinctively unique antiques in harmony with the architecture of a listed building. The upscale facilities giving the guest the feeling of total escape are completed by an 18-hole golf course, located 15 minutes from the property. ...Read more
Portugal, Amarante

Chateau Yering
Hotel and restaurant in the country
This stunningly restored mansion is located in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premier wine growing region, an easy one-hour drive from Melbourne. Featuring 32 luxurious suites individually decorated with antiques and fine furnishings. This welcoming property in the European tradition is surrounded by historically significant gardens. It is a fitting tribute to Paul de Castella, a Swiss immigrant who established this superb residence in 1854. ...Read more
Australia, Melbourne

Château Cordeillan-Bages
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ and hotel in a vineyard
In a XVIIth century Carthusian monastery surrounded by the most prestigious wine-growing châteaux in the world, the hotel boasts 28 truly charming rooms. The creative cuisine of Thierry Marx is reflected in the original flavours of the best Médoc products and the pursuit of perfect harmony with the best Bordeaux grand crus. The Ecole du Bordeaux will introduce you to the many flavours of Bordeaux and the art of wine tasting. ...Read more
France, Pauillac

The French Laundry
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in the country
This elegant turn-of-the-XXth-century stone residence in the heart of California’s famous Napa Valley is set amidst a charming country garden. This idyllic haven is the setting for Chef Thomas Keller’s innovative, award-winning cuisine. His contemporary dishes feature a subtle blend of classic French traditions and regional fare. The prix-fixe menus are accompanied by over 1,000 selections of all world wines. ...Read more
United States, Yountville

Le Quartier Français
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ and hotel in a village
Le Quartier Français lies in the centre of the enchanting village of Franschhoek. The auberge offers 15 en-suite bedrooms overlooking a central pool. The 2 luxurious suites boast private plunge pools and children’s loft rooms, while the Four Quarters offers 4 exclusive suites with a new dimension of luxury. Choice of exciting tasting menus or casual contemporary fare in the 2 restaurants. ...Read more
South Africa, Franschhoek

Auberge du Soleil
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
Nestled amidst olive trees, on a hillside, above a mosaic of vineyards – this superb setting inspired Claude Rouas to open his magnificent restaurant here in 1981. The superb cuisine, which features the full splendor of the region’s flavours and colours, is enhanced by 15,000 bottles in the cellar. The romantic guest rooms, each with fireplace and private terrace, are housed in country maisons. ...Read more
United States, Rutherford