Wineries and B&B’s Are the Perfect Pairing for Wine Lovers

Wine tasting is a luxury so many travelers find enticing, and why wouldn’t they? The process of sipping and savoring is an experience that feels indulgent, and everyone deserves a little pampering – especially when it involves pleasing your palate. While you might know of some B&B’s in wine country, are you aware that some properties actually double as wineries? If you are looking for the ultimate way to sip and stay, here are a few suggestions to get you started.Located in Bloomfield, KY, Springhill Winery & Plantation Bed and Breakfast is a stately, pre Civil War plantation that excels in Southern hospitality. The lush grounds are accented by vineyards, rolling pastures, and apple orchards. All accommodations are aptly named after wines, and each offers a distinct decorative style all its own such as the Chardonnay Room with its Victorian ambiance or the Cabernet Suite with Renaissance flare. Suites feature their own private baths and sitting areas, while all rooms showcase spectacular views of the Kentucky hills. They also include coffee, tea, and fresh baked breads at your door every morning, full country breakfasts on the weekends, and continental plus breakfasts during midweek. Springhill is a popular venue for a variety of events, including Murder Mystery dinners, seasonal concerts, and festivals. The wine varieties you’ll find at Springhill include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, and Chardonnay. They have also partnered with vineyards nearby to offer Riesling and Merlot too. The most popular event for visitors is checking out the area’s Bourbon and Wine Trails.Beliveau Estate Winery, located in Blacksburg, VA, is a French country inn situated on 165 acres in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. There are five guestrooms onsite that feature private baths, fireplaces, TV’s, and mini-fridges. Air jet baths and private outside decks are also included in the Chocolat, Fleur de Lis, and Whimsical Rooms. The property features on-site hiking trails, spring-fed ponds, a hilltop pavilion with lavender garden, a gorgeous tasting room, covered outdoor veranda, Tiki bar, back patio, plenty of picnic spots (both covered and open air), and an event building with a large reception hall. Beliveau is a celebrated Virginia destination for special occasions, ranging from weddings and corporate retreats to afternoon teas, wine and tapas events, live music, and wine pairing dinners. Among some of the many wine varieties you will encounter at Beliveau are Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Red Zinfandel, Vidal Blanc, and more.  As part of Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Kite Hill Vineyard Winery and B&B in Carbondale, IL offers guests the opportunity to relax and revitalize in the serene countryside surroundings of Southernmost Illinois. The property features sun-drenched vineyards, plus a gorgeous five-acre lake with plenty of wildlife for nature enthusiasts to view. Visitors can stroll through the scenery or take it all in from the comfort of the porch. There are two comfy guestrooms on-site that come with private bathrooms, queen-sized beds, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, DVD/VCR, and a free movie library. Wine lovers enjoy a variety of special events at Kite Hill including wine and chocolate tastings, wine and cheese pairings, behind-the-scenes experiences with the winemaker, and tours of winery complete with tastings. Every morning, guests begin the day with a full three-course breakfast. Among some of the many wine varieties you’ll find at Kite Hill are Chardonel, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, and Traminette, among others.