Winerystay TRAVIGNE

Staying at a winery and enjoying the auberge experience made for a truly wonderful stay. The service and hospitality were exceptional, and my companion was delighted as we indulged in two days of wine-filled bliss. Here are some highlights: - Welcome drink (wine cocktail) during check-in with detailed explanations about the facilities. - The beauty and cleanliness of the room, complimentary items in the fridge, coffee, tea, and several liters of water provided as a service. - Spacious bathroom and toilet with AVEDA amenities (note: no basic skincare products provided). - Luxuriously soft towels in the room (planning to purchase these through next year's hometown tax program). - Abundant dinner and breakfast options (almost too much to finish). - The onsen at Venus Spa in a separate building had excellent water quality (highly alkaline for smooth skin). - Most guests were Japanese couples around our age—likely Christmas date-goers. - Generous wine tasting during the winery tour (two glasses of red/white wine worth approximately 6,000 yen each). We tried about ten types of wine including tastings; my personal favorite was a red wine served during Happy Hour at the lounge, which I ended up purchasing to take home. Additionally, I discovered they use craft beer from their own brewery—enjoyed it immensely during dinner due to its outstanding quality—and bought some as souvenirs too! This semi-secluded stay offered diverse experiences all within their premises without any chance of boredom.A couple of minor drawbacks: being on an affordable SIM card meant no signal around the accommodation area; even Wi-Fi inside dining venues didn’t work well at times which caused inconvenience. Also worth noting is that since it’s wooden construction soundproofing isn’t perfect—you can hear voices from neighboring rooms or downstairs lounges late into midnight hours where laughter echoed until 12 AM; earplugs provided might have helped here.Lastly—a must-recommendation! During breakfast when you can choose unlimited soft drinks alongside bread from their bakery—don’t miss out on trying their tomato juice! It’s as premium as wines sold in their lounge yet incredibly delicious—a perfect remedy for morning-after hangovers!

I had the pleasure of staying at Travignue, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time. I stayed in the "Otter" room, named after one of the wines from the Carvedoc animal series. The interior was stunning, and the view of the vineyard from the window was breathtaking! It left me deeply moved. Not only were the wines exceptional, but both dinner and breakfast exceeded my expectations with their high quality. The freshly baked bread and dishes made with an abundance of fresh vegetables and ingredients were truly delicious. Participating in a winery tour allowed me to appreciate the challenges of winemaking and feel the passion that winemakers and winery staff pour into their craft. It inspired me to continue supporting Carvedoc's wines, which hold endless potential for growth. The hospitality and thoughtful care provided by all staff members also left a lasting impression on me. I look forward to visiting again in the future!