Harvest season is officially here, meaning there’s no better time to book a vineyard stay. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best vineyard hotels in the world, from France’s storied vineyards to California’s newer hills.

As summer winds down, wineries are just getting started. Harvest season runs from late August through October across the Northern Hemisphere — the yearly rush of picking, pressing, and pouring. From Sonoma and Napa Valley to Burgundy and Portugal’s Algarve coast, these four hotels put you steps from the vines, whether that means a private estate vineyard, a walk to a Grand Cru, or a wine region most travelers haven’t discovered yet.

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Montage Healdsburg

Set on 258 acres of rolling hills at the intersection of Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, and Alexander Valley, Montage Healdsburg is a quintessential Sonoma Wine Country escape.

The resort’s low-slung design embraces the landscape, with 130 bungalow-style rooms and suites spread across the property. Each has a furnished balcony or terrace made for soaking in the surroundings.

Home to over 15 acres of vineyards, the resort produces its own exclusive label, Surveyor, made from grapes harvested on-site. The property’s vineyards also make for a unique setting for activities like yoga and stargazing. Guests can partake in tastings and workshops on-site, or venture out into the valley, where partnerships with local wineries unlock access to some of the region’s best cellars. When you’re not sipping and swirling, explore the region by bike, on foot, or on horseback.

Late summer into fall is known as “crush season,” when the vineyards come alive with the harvest. The bounty of the season is put on display through special Winemaker Dinners — five-course, seasonally-driven meals paired with wines selected in partnership with local estates.

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No true wine tour would be complete without a stop in France, and our pick is right in some of the best wine country it has to offer.

COMO Le Montrachet

COMO Le Montrachet is housed in several 19th-century buildings in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, a French village in the Burgundy region. The vineyards here are known for making some of the world’s best (and priciest) Chardonnay.

Part of the exclusivity is down to the size — the vineyards only cover 8 hectares, comparable to about 20 acres. Because of this, proximity matters, and this hotel puts guests just steps from the Le Montrachet vineyards.

Late summer in Burgundy is when harvest season is in full swing, and while you may not be able to harvest the grapes yourself, the wine experiences on offer here get you about as close to stomping the grapes as you’ll get without ruining your shoes.

Half- or full-day guided wine excursions visit renowned wine routes like Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits, where sips and cellar tours go hand in hand. E-bike tours through the vineyards are also available, passing through villages and Grand Cru sites while stopping for private winery tours and tastings as you pedal.

The resort’s own cellars are nothing to sneeze at, with over 15,000 bottles, ranging from small independent winemakers to prestige names like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Savor these pours alongside authentic French cuisine at Le Montrachet Restaurant, where seasonal produce shapes the menu and wine pairings are nothing short of world-class.

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Whereas our last pick was perfect for the true sommeliers and would-be vintners in our midst, for travelers looking for something a little more under-the-radar, the Algarve awaits.

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

Portugal’s southernmost region, the Algarve is having a bit of a wine moment. While tourists have flocked to the beaches here for years, inland, many villages and family-owned wineries are seeing a real surge in global recognition. Right in the midst of it all, you’ll find Viceroy at Ombria Algarve.

Set not on the coast but in the rolling hills outside of Loulé, a notable town in the Algarve wine conversation, the resort is built to look and feel less like a sprawling resort and more like a traditional Portuguese town, complete with cobbled streets, white-washed buildings, and central squares.

Venture out into the countryside for day trips to small producers, or stay onsite and sample the best of the region at one of the dining outlets. Bellvino is the resort’s wine bar, a rooftop terrace specifically designed for wine enthusiasts. Sommeliers pick a selection of Portuguese wines to sample alongside local charcuterie, goat and sheep cheeses, and home-grown olives, with private tastings available.

For a little more insight into the region, opt for the Taste of Algarve, offered daily at onsite restaurant, Solalua. The experience dives deeper into the region’s terroir, capturing both the rich history and modern future of this up-and-coming region.

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Our last pick lands us back on home soil, in the rolling hills of California wine country.

Hotel Yountville

Napa Valley is for the wino who wants it all, and Yountville delivers. It’s got the luxury stays and winery proximity plus upscale boutiques, walkable streets, and art galleries begging to be browsed. Throw in a Michelin-starred restaurant on any self-respecting foodie’s list: The French Laundry, and you’ve got the kind of refined NorCal stay dreams are made of.

We’re checking in at Hotel Yountville. The property just underwent a top-to-toe renovation, trading the valley’s usual Tuscan look for a modern Italian villa style. Rooms here are freshly redone and the ideal mix of sophisticated and grounded — after a day of winery tours, sink into luxurious Italian linens or cozy up around your room’s fieldstone fireplace.

While you could spend a day at the spa or sunning by the pool, odds are you’re here for the kind of relaxation that comes corked. With over 350 wineries in the surrounding area, there are plenty of places to go, with the resort curating a select few recommendations that include Domaine Chandon, one of the original wineries that put Napa on the map, and the first French-owned sparkling wine producer in the area.