Antonia Allegra's Affordable
Napa Valley Picks
August 19, 2000

Antonia Allegra, Napa Valley insider, food authority and author of Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide, says a visit to the Napa Valley wine country doesn't have to bread the bank. It's all in knowing about those great bargain restaurants and wineries where you can dine and sip well for little money. Here's a few of her suggestions:

Restaurants:

Taylor's Refresher
933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA
707-963-3486

Silverado Brewing Company Restaurant
3020 N. St. Helena Highway
St. Helena, CA
707-967-9876
A soda and brew pub

Bouchon
6534 Washington Street
Yountville, CA
707-944-8037
Good, inexpensive bar dining

Wineries/Tasting Rooms:

Goosecross Cellars
1119 State Lane
Yountville, CA
707-944-1986
Offers free wine-tasting classes

Robert Keenan Winery
3660 Spring Mountain Road
St. Helena, CA
707-963-9177
An old "ghost winery" with spectacular views for picnicking.

Wine Store:

Kirkaldie's
1142 Main Street
St. Helena, CA
You can find some good bottles for less than $7 here.

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