Chateau Chantal

Gold Coast


It gets lots of kudos for its chardonnay, pinot noir and dessert wines (five-wine tasting from $7, three-wine flight from $10). The romantic, French-style B&B on the grounds (rooms $165 to $315) also charms.


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