The Vines Resort & Spa
Resort hotel · Tunuyán ·
Luxury villas with fireplaces, kitchens, and mountain views
Luxury villas with fireplaces, kitchens, and mountain views
"An intimate Mendoza retreat composed of just 21 villas, this resort caters to wine lovers with panoramic Andes views, rooftop terraces, soaking tubs, and hands-on vineyard experiences—guests particularly enjoy harvesting grapes and crafting custom wines on the property—creating a focused, luxe wine-country escape." - Jess Feldman Jess Feldman Jess Feldman is a special projects editor for Travel + Leisure, where she manages the brand's annual World's Best Awards—a long-standing, reader-based travel awards program. She also leads feature coverage of Oceania, the U.S. West Coast, and Hawaii, as well as how to go farther on points, miles, and loyalty programs. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set at the foot of the Andes and fronting 1,500 acres of private Uco Valley vineyards, this exclusive Mendoza property offers a small collection of sleek one‑bed villas with private terraces and spa‑like bathrooms with soaking tubs. Guests praise the wide variety of curated experiences — from asados led by celebrated chefs such as Francis Mallmann to horseback rides in the mountains, immersive winemaking “camps” and blending sessions, plus visits to the region’s top wine cellars — that together create a luxurious, activity‑driven escape in a dramatic vineyard setting." - Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid is an NYC-based writer, editor, and copywriter. She is currently the editor-in-residence at The Vintner Project and was previously an editor at Travel + Leisure, covering culture, design, style, and wellness. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury resort located in Mendoza's Uco Valley set amid vineyards with Andes mountain views, offering wine-focused programming like blending your own Malbec and vineyard horseback rides—well-suited to oenophile couples seeking immersive wine-country experiences." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Mendoza vineyard resort provided high-end accommodations that rank well on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards; the operator staged immersive local experiences, including one night when a team of chefs prepped an asado in the middle of a vineyard while tango performers put on a show, illustrating the trip’s emphasis on curated, place-based activities." - Chris Dong Chris Dong Chris Dong is a travel reporter, editor, and strategist. He covers everything from the latest luxury hotels to the nuances of credit card rewards programs. Previously, Chris was a reporter and newsletter editor at The Points Guy. His work also appears in Lonely Planet, AFAR, The Washington Post, and Business Insider, among others. Chris lives in Los Angeles after spending nearly a decade in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Vines isn't cheap to join, either, but Evans says guests appreciate the value. “Our members want to maximize their chance of having an amazing trip," says Evans. "The issue is time, not money—and they know with us, it’s going to be an extraordinary experience.” For those not immediately convinced, The Vines allows non-members to do a trial trip. But with just 16-20 guests, each all-inclusive itinerary (starting at $6,710 for members, on top of the initiation fee; trial members pay about double) offers a remarkable level of access to unique activities—which is how I found myself cooking beside Mallmann at The Vines Resort & Spa."