The Best Wine-Inspired Treatments To Indulge in at Spas Around the World
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Having a glass of wine at the end of a long day can be a relaxing ritual and research suggests that consuming wine in moderation can provide certain health benefits. The ancient practice of vinotherapy can purportedly be traced back to the ancient Roman empire when gladiators bathed their wounds with wine. In modern times, more spas are offering vinotherapy and wine-inspired treatments, which are said to have numerous benefits for skin, health, and relaxation.
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Vinotherapy incorporates wine and its by-products (including grapes and grape seeds) into an array of pampering and nourishing beauty and wellness experiences such as baths, exfoliating body scrubs, facials, massages, and more. Whether you’re a fan of wine or you’re looking to try something new, we’ve rounded up the best wine-inspired spa treatments to indulge in at luxury spas and resorts around the world.
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Wine Country Scrub at Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Inspired by the sun-kissed vineyards of Carmel Valley, The Spa at Bernardus at Bernardus Lodge & Spa offers a Wine Country Scrub. The treatment features an all-natural sugar scrub with shea butter that reveals skin’s natural radiance, followed by a 30-minute Swedish massage and luxurious application of grape seed oil—a treasure derived from the winemaking process—leaving the skin refreshed and hydrated.
Pour on the Relaxation Massage at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Nestled amongst 10-acres of luscious, tranquil gardens, Spa Estancia at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa serves as a hidden escape for guests looking to retreat to relaxation. The Pour on the Relaxation Massage is a vino-infused, full-body massage enhanced with powerful antioxidants. With skin-loving vitamins and blackcurrant extract oil, guests will leave feeling relaxed and pampered as they would after indulging in a glass of their favorite wine.
Vineyard Scrub at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Drawing inspiration from a Native American term that means “beautiful water,” Spa Talisa at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley invites guests to indulge in a Vineyard Scrub Treatment. The customized ritual utilizes antioxidant-rich grape seeds and nourishing olive oil to rejuvenate skin and eliminate harmful free radicals.
Spa Profile: Spa Talisa at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Spa-goers are offered their choice between their favorite crystallized sugar or sea salt creation out of the seasonally selected body scrubs before relaxing into a soothing body butter application that will leave skin polished and glowing. Before or after their service guests can relax in the Spa Garden whirlpool, which is surrounded by lush vineyards and offers vineyard views.
Wine Elixir Treatment at Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
In Santorini, Greece at Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, travelers can indulge in the Wine Elixir treatment, which combines the power of ancient healing traditions with modern-day techniques. Inspired by the black and red sand beaches that dot Santorini’s stunning coastline, the anti-aging treatment utilizes the antioxidant qualities of red wine to leave skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Antioxidants fight free radicals, boost collagen production, and restore skin elasticity, helping to reduce wrinkles and increase collagen production. Soak in the healing properties of red wine while relaxing the body, mind, and soul within the spa at Grace Hotel.
Exclusive Vinotherapy Ritual at Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Pamper yourself and your loved one at Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort’s eforea spa with the Vinotherapy Sensory Experience where every treatment uses specific wine for massages, facials, and body treatments. Vinotherapy uses grapes and vines for their anti-aging, toning, softening, moisturizing, and regenerating qualities. Surrender to the care provided by expert hands and enjoy the benefits of vine products with a scrub, a wrap, and a massage.
The Relax and Un-Wine at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA is offering The Relax and Un-Wine treatment, which begins with a wine tasting. It is followed by a full-body exfoliation using organic Napa grapes that deliver powerful antioxidants. The treatment also includes a full-body massage using rich massage butter. Guests will conclude their treatment with a glass of wine.
Wine Down Massage at La Quinta Resort & Club
Set on 45 acres of lush gardens and pathways at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club is the original desert hideaway for Hollywood elite. At the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta, guests can experience the Wine Down Massage, a luxurious wine-inspired treatment that will help them wind down and relax.
Spa Profile: Spa La Quinta at La Quinta Resort & Club
Available in 50 and 80 minutes, the treatment begins with a flight of wine, followed by a massage that incorporates ZENTS therapeutic grade essential oils to match the wine’s unique aromatics for a completely tailored spa experience. Afterwards, a full pour of guest’ favorite wine is served to enjoy post-treatment.
The Heart of Tuscany Treatment at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Italy’s Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is offering The Heart of Tuscany treatment, which is aimed to reduce muscle tension and combat aging by using vitamin-rich extracts of grape polyphenols and grape pomace oil (which represents the residue from the pressing process of fresh grapes). The grand finale of the treatment comes with a tasting of the property’s wines straight from the on-site vineyard and other local delicacies.
Wine Therapy for Couples at Royalton CHIC Resorts
An exclusive treatment at Royalton CHIC Resorts in Cancun, Mexico, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Wine Therapy for Couples is a specialized body treatment that combines the antioxidant power of grape seed extract with the healing benefits of aromatherapy to provide anti-aging nourishment to the skin. Skin is exfoliated with a scrub then moisture is replenished with a mud masque containing grape.
The treatment is completed with a relaxing aromatherapy massage to ease tension. A therapeutic massage ends the ritual leaving guests in a state of tranquility. The service lasts 80 minutes and is performed by one of the spa’s certified therapists.
Vinotherapy Treatment at Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort
At Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort in Uruguay, there is a locally-inspired Vinotherapy offering on their spa’s menu. Utilizing Tannat grapes and wine, it has a variety of therapeutic benefits including having the highest content of resveratrol, an antioxidant that is extremely important for health. The treatment begins with a full-body exfoliation, utilizing a special cream that contains whole grapes and seeds.
It continue with an immersion bath in Tannat wine, allowing revitalizing and antioxidant benefits to seep through skin, and ends with a hydrating grape essence mask while a bottle of the best Tannat wine in the area and autochthonous cheeses are served.
Immersive Wine Bath Experiences and More at SOMMA Wine Spa
SOMMA Wine Spa recently underwent a transformative multi-million dollar renovation and reopened its doors at Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa in April 2024. The newly renovated spa resembles the tranquil ambiance of historic wine cellars with brick-lined walls and a grand entrance that evokes the spirit of a serene escape into the world of wine.
The spa’s designed Hydrotherapy Circuit offers a journey through various water therapies designed to detoxify and regenerate the body. The spa's wine therapy focus enriches this experience, providing guests with a multi-sensory journey aligned with the body's natural rhythms and the healing properties of wine.
Exclusive treatments featured on the menu integrate the rejuvenating properties of wine. They range from the flagship LE VINE massage, which allows guests to select from oils infused with the essence of prestigious wines like merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, and champagne, to immersive wine bath experiences.
Guests can unwind in the relaxation area pre- and post-treatment, savoring a glass of premium Mexican wine and appetizers featuring grapes as the main ingredient, adding to the immersive wine-themed experience.
Vintner’s Daughter Facial at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
A luxury wine country destination in Napa Valley, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection’s Halehouse Spa offers the Vintner’s Daughter Facial, a results-driven skincare treatment that combines the award winning nutritional formulas of Vintner’s Daughter with the most advanced technology alongside targeted manual massage to uniquely amplify the skin's own abilities to regenerate, balance, firm, brighten, and plump.
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Vintner’s Daughter’s whole plant formulas feed skin proper nutrition while the next-generation modalities (cryotherapy, high frequency, micro current, and red light therapy) and lymphatic facial massage exercise the skin in the 90-minute facial. The result is rejuvenated and resilient skin that appears more lifted, even-toned, radiant, and healthy.
Grape Seed Cure at The Allison Inn & Spa
Preventing wrinkles with scrubs and masks made from Pinot Noir grapes is the idea behind pinotherapy at The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon’s wine country—the Willamette Valley. Using grapes harvested from the property’s own Pinot Noir vineyards, the 90-minute Grape Seed Cure begins with an exfoliating crushed grape seed scrub and is followed by a detoxifying body mask of organic honey, finely ground grape seeds, and wine.
A 20-minute wrap (with a scalp massage) allows skin to absorb the healing. The treatment ends with a shea butter hydration body massage, leaving guests feeling renewed and skin looking radiant.
Waking Up in Vegas – Recovery Facial at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton
After a night of fun, The Spa at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton is offering a rejuvenating facial that features five natural plantfoliants followed by a cool creamy avocado mask to calm redness and replenish moisture. The final touches include a super antioxidant serum made from Texas grapes and a firming botanical milk for the ultimate refreshed complexion.
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk