VINEYARDS
Vineyard properties evoke a romantic idyll. From picturesque rural surroundings to the promise of a lifetime supply of wine, oenophile homeowners who love to entertain enjoy the prestige of serving their own homegrown vintage.

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection

Napa Valley, California

The residences on this 712-acre historic ranch are set among olive trees, Italian Cypress, and acres of vineyards with views of the Mayacamas Mountains. The Villas (there will be 40) are furnished two-bedroom residences that include Auberge resort access and feature first-level entry courtyards, dramatic ceiling heights on the second floor, outdoor dining, and barbecue areas. The Vineyard Homes (there will be 70) include three- to six-bedroom floor plans with seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor spaces—loggias, landscaped courtyards, private pools, and large dining areas for al fresco entertaining. Designed with a fresh, modern Napa aesthetic by Bob White of the California-based Forest Studio and EBTA Architects, Vineyard Home owners may access the resort's amenities, programs, and experiences through the Stanly Ranch Club, and will have the opportunity to participate in the resort's rental program. Pricing available upon request; stanlyranchresidences.com

Montage Healdsburg

Healdsburg, California

Set among 258 acres of meadows, vineyards, and groves of heritage oaks, the treehouse-like, completely furnished Harvest Homes (4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with over 4,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space) have access to the signature services and amenities of Montage Healdsburg. Each of the two-level homes has spacious indoor/outdoor living spaces and a plunge pool, plus temperature-controlled wine storage. Emphasizing its connection with the wine-country landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized terraces, the Harvest Homes use natural wood coupled with a mixed light-and-dark palette bring the outdoor colors and materials into the decor. Owners can personalize home designs to their specific needs and tastes, and all homes have the opportunity of enrolling in the optional resort rental program. From $6.82 million; Estate Homesites from $1.8 million for land and architectural plans commissioned specifically for each site; montageresidenceshealdsburg.com

Casali di Casole, a Timbers Resort

Tuscany, Italy

The residences on this ancient, 4,200-acre estate come with over 100 acres of vineyards, olive groves, and fruit orchards. Dating to the 18th century (but meticulously restored for 21st-century living), these homes are in an idyllic, uber-private setting overlooking scenic vineyards with distant views to Casole d'Elsa and Mensano. On the estate: organic cabernet, sangiovese, and merlot vineyards and hundred-year-old olive groves. Inside, think glass-tiled pools, marble baths, a chef's country kitchen, and an outdoor wood-burning forno. Amenities include pre-arrival grocery shopping, daily housekeeping, bilingual concierge services, cooking classes, and wine tastings. Enjoy in-residence spa services and, the ultimate luxury, room service in the privacy of your own rustic-­chic farmhouse. Whole and Residence Club (fractional) ownerships are available. Based on availability, owners have access to the facilities at Belmond Castello de Casole, a short walk down a cypress-lined lane. Whole ownership sales from $3.5 million, fractional sales from $338,000; casalidicasole.com