When making a pilgrimage to visit a winery, it isn\u2019t always just<\/em> about the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The winemaking process, the educational component and the actual wine tasting is paramount, but it\u2019s the uniqueness of the experience that makes a true memory, one that is often created by showcasing the vineyard\u2019s individual definition of hospitality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n North America is home to many wine regions\u2014everywhere from California to Oregon to Eastern Long Island to Ontario Wine Country and beyond\u2014and each has their own identity. Many boutique, family-owned and operated wineries are learning to highlight what makes them special and thinking beyond a pedestrian wine tasting experience for their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t It rings true, especially for private, small group experiences where wineries can use their own creativity and personal touch. When hospitality and wine meet, magic can happen. For those seeking unique, memorable, private tasting experiences, see below a list of distinctive experiences found throughout North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952<\/p>\n\n\n\n (631) 298-0100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nestled in the North Fork of Long Island is the Bergen Road Bungalow<\/a> experience at Macari Vineyard. This luxe hospitality experience takes place in the vineyard\u2019s collection of private heated luxury tents for a party of six people or fewer. The tents were created in conjunction with local North Fork artisans including TENTRR<\/a>, White Duck Outdoors<\/a>, Terra Glamping<\/a>, Jesse Elliott Design<\/a> and White Flower Farmhouse<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED: The Best Wineries to Visit This Year in Long Island<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal was to design and stage tents that include special touches like vintage furnishings and a vinyl record player that also hooks up to a Bluetooth speaker, should guests wish to DJ their own gathering. The tent experience can be reserved for an entire afternoon that includes a wine tasting and lunch from local Chef Lauren Lombardi<\/a>. The winery is also poised to roll out additional experiences within the tented spaces, including guest chef dinners and other culinary partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n 7394 Starr Rd, Windsor, CA 95492<\/p>\n\n\n\n (707) 857-5700<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature lovers will be compelled to visit Bricoleur Vineyards located in Sonoma\u2019s Russian River Valley \u2013 just south of Healdsburg, California. This 40-acre picturesque gathering- place with 21 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards \u2013 is arguably best known for its popular Sip & Savor<\/a> tasting \u2013 which includes six wines expertly paired with small, hearty dishes crafted by the estate chefs. But for those who crave a nature-focused experience, private groups are invited to fish for bass and bluegill in the larger of Bricoleur\u2019s two ponds. All they need to do is reserve a tasting for their party and pack their own gear to enjoy an afternoon of fishing and wine tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n 1991 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573<\/p>\n\n\n\n (707) 968-1161<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Napa Valley-based Inglenook vineyard, which holds the title for being Napa\u2019s first estate winery founded in 1879, has recently launched the new Pergola Private Lounge<\/a> offered seasonally May through October. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The organic winery, owned by acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola, has created this exclusive experience for private groups of eight or fewer. The lounge setting with vineyard views is accompanied with a complete culinary experience created by estate chef Alex Lovick. The menu is paired with a cheese and charcuterie platter and a selection of Inglenook\u2019s Sauvignon Blanc, Blancaneaux, Edizione Pennino Zinfandel, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rubicon.\u00a0Guests are also offered traditional board games and magazines to pass the time in a leisurely fashion while taking in the breathtaking views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n 499 Moore Ln, Healdsburg, CA 95448<\/p>\n\n\n\n (707) 395-7300<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The female-led team comprised of three sisters Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, and Cynthia Faust are at the helm of Breathless Winery in Healdsburg, CA. The winery\u2019s mantra is about celebration, which is why they believe in the breathless moments of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While they have a variety of tasting and small group event options, the most unique offering is the sabrage experience for groups up to 10 people. Guests are brought together to learn the fine, historic art of sabering that has a connection to Napoleon and the French Revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the story goes, during Napoleon\u2019s victorious battles, soldiers would ride on horseback through villages and towns with bottles of champagne to mark their victory. Without the ability to use their hands, they would strike the bottle with their sabers to pop the cork. Groups can learn the history of the experience along with the \u201chow-to\u201d led by a private instructor. After the instruction, they are left to enjoy the bottle along with optional charcuterie and cheese plate options and additional pairings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n 6204 Washington St, Napa, CA 94558<\/p>\n\n\n\n (707) 944-1869<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This newly-opened winery in Napa Valley boasts not only a suite of award-winning wines, but also a picturesque setting for animal lovers especially. Guests will be wowed by the organic gardens and sleek airstreams that line the property that are also available to have tastings in. It also boasts an animal sanctuary home to pigs, chickens, goats, a donkey and two dogs. The entire wine tasting experience, coined Oasis by Hoopes, is retreat-like in nature, offering private, small groups choose-your-own adventure tastings in private patio setups next to their airstreams. For the ultimate luxury experience, guests can also rent the farmhouse<\/a> for a private stay and a highly curated experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2059 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n +1 905-468-1806<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teknion Corporation<\/a> designer\/owner David Feldberg launched Stratus Vineyard on Niagra-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada in an attempt to create the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly winery as possible. The winery, which is the first LEED-certified winery in the world, offers a private tasting hosted in the Teknion room.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLong Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Macari Winery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bricoleur Vineyards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Inglenook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Breathless Wines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hoopes Vineyard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Stratus Vineyard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n