For wine lovers who enjoy pairing iconic bottles with a sense of place, the world is an oyster. From underwater cellars and tropical vineyards to private islands and wildlife-rich savannas, we’ve curated a list of 5 deluxe destinations where wine tasting moments are shaped as much by the environment as by what’s in the glass. Whether you’re looking for adventure or elegance, luxury wine travel in 2026 shows just where a passion for wine can lead you.

Photo credit: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Dom Perignon is very popular at Westgarth Wines (in 2025, it was our top-selling wine for the third year running)! Interested in sipping a sea-kissed glass of this favorite sparkling wine, which has been submerged in the depths of the Indian Ocean for a year, then chilled to perfection? It’s all in a day’s work in the beautiful Maldives. Found in a UNESCO setting, the 5-star Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas resort offers unique wine-tasting experiences at its underwater, glass-walled restaurant, aptly named SEA.

The world’s first underwater wine cellar, this extraordinary spot combines pristine, panoramic views of tropical fish, turtles, and even sharks gliding through the blue depths, with select wines in tailored tastings. An expert Wine Guru offers cuvées that are both sea-aged, absorbing natural salinity and minerality, and traditional cellar-matured reds, whites, and sparklings for you to compare. Paired with fine cheeses and canapés, this singular wine experience gives wine lovers the chance to experience two radically different approaches to aging in one of the world’s most stunning tropical settings.

Highlights:

• Deluxe wine holidays with luxury beach and overwater villas in Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Underwater wine cellar in the Maldives six metres below the ocean.
• Access to 450 wine labels from 17 countries making it one of the ‘must’ wine tourism destinations.
• A luxury, marine-immersive wine experience in the Maldives
• Expert Wine Guru.

Photo credit: Singita

Adventure, exotic animals, and luxury accommodation in the depths of nature more your thing? Luxury ecotourism company, Singita (meaning ‘Place of Miracles’) is acclaimed as offering some of Africa’s leading wine and safari experiences across four of the continent’s countries.

The company is known as one of Africa’s top wine collectors with temperature-controlled cellars filled with some of the continent’s finest wines, like rare private reserves and limited single-vineyard releases. At its South Africa site, Singita Lebombo in Kruger National Park, guests enjoy bespoke tastings led by expert sommeliers who guide them through an eclectic array of African wines, cultivars, vintages, and styles. A signature sunset wine tasting with panoramic veld and river views winds up each safari day perfectly.

Highlights:

• Choice of luxury safari lodge accommodation with on-site spa and swimming pools.
• Big Five and rare wildlife sightings.
• Rare and limited-release African wines.
• Expert, personally-tailored safari wine tasting in South Africa.
• Beneficial community footprint with training for new generation of African sommeliers.

Photo credit: GranMonte

If you’re looking for an “off-the-beaten-track” boutique culinary retreat with tropical mountain views and delicious pairings with local cuisine, Gran Monte in Thailand’s Asoke Valley in Khao Yai wine region is an exciting choice. A viticultural pearl in a New-Latitude region once thought to be unsuitable for fine wine production, this estate crafts elegant, award-winning Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Viognier, rosé, and Gran Monte Crémant Méthode Traditionnelle. Grapes are sourced from across 40 acres of estate-grown vines, a stone’s throw from UNESCO World Heritage site, Khao Yai National Park.

Accommodation takes in lush local views, and guests take part in guided vineyard tours and tastings, learning all about tropical viticulture through sampling award-winning wines paired with gourmet nibbles. For dinner, head to VinCotto where Thai specialties and international cuisine are on the menu, just waiting for a bottle of estate wine to pair with!

Highlights:

• Pet-friendly accommodation with vineyard and mountain views.
• Guided vineyard tours and wine tastings.
• Unique viticultural approaches in tropical vineyards in Thailand.
• Provision of free bikes for cycling in surrounding scenic valley and mountain landscapes.
• VinCotto restaurant with local cuisine and award-winning Khao Yai appellation wines.

Photo credit: The Datai Langkawi

For all seeking seclusion in an ancient forest, 5-star ecotourism, and one of the best wine cellars in Southeast Asia, Datai Langkawi ticks all of the boxes. Located in an enchanting 10-million-year-old rainforest, with views of tranquil, azure Datai Bay, the resort boasts 5-star accommodation and elevated food and wine experiences.

With an award-winning, walk-in wine cellar that houses 700 Old- and New-World labels, including many exclusive imports, fine wine is at the heart of the Datai Langkawi experience. Resident sommeliers curate and host bespoke pairings for a local and international fusion menu across a range of elegant dining settings. The rich jungle, wildlife, and beautiful beaches offer atmospheric backdrops.

Highlights:

• Luxury rainforest villas and suites set amid pristine jungle.
• Rainforest wine tasting in Malaysia.
• Resident naturalists guide walks and immersive wildlife experiences.
• Award-winning spa featuring local healing traditions.
• Water activities and secluded beaches.

Photo credit: Como Laucala Island

If you’re dreaming of a luxury barefoot wine experience on a remote tropical island surrounded by turquoise waters, Como Laucala Island resort is calling. This super-exclusive private island offers a choice of luxury hilltop, beach, and overwater private residences, and several bars and restaurants featuring hand-picked Champagne and classic Old-World appellations, alongside Australian and New Zealand classics.

The island, reachable by private jet and airline transfer, boasts eclectic, exotic settings for expertly-designed degustation dining set in hidden pockets of rainforest or secluded white sands surrounding Laucala. Elegant Champagne cocktails also feature on the drinks list, and sommeliers are available to craft bespoke wine experiences for guests, which they can savor as they enjoy blue seas as far as the eye can see.

Highlights:

• Spacious residences with private pools, panoramic views, and complete privacy.
• Private island wine experience in Fiji with the finest regional and international cuisine.
• Nature activities like reef diving, sailing, horseback riding, and guided hikes.
• Accessible by private jet.

Be it sea-matured vintage Champagne, a sunset safari degustation pairing, or a hidden-gem vineyard in the tropics, we hope this 5-star wine travel guide inspires. Here’s to discovering your next memorable glass wherever you travel in 2026!

Feature image: Como Laucala Island

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