Best Historic Estate

Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon represents a distinguished Napa Valley wine produced in Calistoga’s Coombsville AVA. This estate vineyard emphasizes cool-climate viticulture yielding wines recognized for their blackberry, cedar, and graphite flavor profiles. The winery's historic roots and focused appro...

Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the historic Vergelegen estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This premium wine is recognized for its complex flavors – including blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco – developed through careful vineyard practices. The wine’s structure and aging potential make it...

Schloss Johannisberg is a renowned German winery situated in the Rheingau region. It’s notable for its continuous cultivation of Riesling since 1775, establishing a unique tradition with the early development of Spätlese wines. The estate’s steep hillside vineyards and microclimate contribute to dis...

Kolomenskoye is a historic estate complex located just outside Moscow. It represents Russia’s royal past with structures built from the 16th century onward. The site includes significant wooden architecture, churches, and remnants of aristocratic residences. Primarily visited by history enthusiasts...

Clos du Val Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon, primarily grown in the cooler climate of Sonoma Valley, exhibits notes of blackberry, cassis, and cedar alongside firm tannins and balanced acidity, reflecting its terroir.

The Belmond Hotel Caruso is a historic estate situated on the cliffs of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Built upon an 11th-century palazzo, it provides unparalleled views and access to the region's famed coastline. The hotel caters to discerning travelers seeking luxury accommodations, wellness experiences, a...

Located in Denekamp, the Molen van Singraven is a historic 15th-century watermill in the Netherlands, uniquely driven by three separate undershot water wheels.

Fred Leighton is a New York-based fine jewelry company specializing in antique and estate pieces. The business was founded by Murray Mondschein, who legally changed his name to Fred Leighton after purchasing an antique jewelry shop in 1959. The brand curates historical jewelry from various periods,...

Vergelegen is a historic wine estate established in 1700, located in Somerset West in the Western Cape of South Africa. The property is recognized for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture, including an historic homestead and distinctive camphor trees. Today, the estate focuses on cultivating b...

Stonehurst Manor, a fifth-generation family business based in the New Forest, UK, offers an unparalleled luxury experience within a beautifully restored 18th-century estate. Known for its exceptional service and focus on wellness including bespoke spa treatments and gourmet dining Stonehurst attra...

Watermolen van Singraven is a historic watermill complex on the Dinkel River near Denekamp in the Dutch region of Twente. It forms part of the Singraven estate and includes water-powered mill buildings associated with traditional grain milling and other mechanical work. The site is also connected wi...

Howick Hall Arboretum encompasses over 50 acres of woodland and gardens showcasing a diverse collection of native British trees and shrubs, developed primarily for scientific study and conservation purposes since 1932.

Lismore Castle Gardens encompass over 13 acres of formally designed landscapes featuring diverse collections of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants within the historic setting of the castle grounds in County Waterford, Ireland.

Trebah Garden, located in Cornwall, England, showcases a diverse collection of subtropical and exotic plants cultivated within a sheltered valley setting, reflecting over 250 years of horticultural development.

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens encompasses over 50 acres of meticulously maintained gardens, historic estate buildings, and natural woodlands in Nashville, Tennessee, offering diverse plant collections and seasonal events.

Tatoi Palace is a former summer residence of the Greek royal family on the Tatoi estate north of Athens. The wider estate includes the palace complex, grounds, and the royal cemetery, where members of the Greek royal family were buried. It is studied as a royal, architectural, and landscape site con...

Bellingrath Gardens & Home, located in Theodore, Alabama, encompasses over 65 acres of ornamental camellias, roses, and other diverse plant collections arranged within formal gardens and natural woodlands along the Shoal River.