Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012 properties	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Number of vineyard properties for sale (in properties)		1
Number of winery properties for sale (in properties)		3
Asset impairment charges relating to winery and vineyard properties	$ 0		$ 24,298	$ 8,195	$ 24,298
Impairment charges on discontinued operations	0		9,958	4,648	11,758
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of rental properties for sale		47,100
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair value of rental properties for sale	43,233			43,233
Asset impairment charges relating to winery and vineyard properties				12,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of rental properties for sale	43,233			43,233
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Rental Properties	3,900			3,900
Impairment charges on discontinued operations				800
Buena Vista Winery & Vineyards [Member]
Impairment charges on discontinued operations				3,800
Vineyard And Winery Facility Member
Asset impairment charges relating to winery and vineyard properties		12,800		$ 12,800