Napa Valley has long been a haven for wine lovers. Who doesn’t fantasise about sipping wine while overlooking a vineyard? But wine country vacations are getting expensive: tasting room fees have risen sharply since 2019, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 Direct to Consumer report. With premium tasting experiences often costing an average of $128 (about £99) per person per winery, a weekend getaway can quickly add up. And long gone are the days of traversing Highway 29 and popping…

