Napa Valley’s world-class wine, food and landscapes draw some 3.5 million visitors a year to its wineries, restaurants and inns. But these days, a Napa visit doesn’t come cheap. With tasting fees climbing past the $40 mark and hotel rooms going for more than $300 a night, a wine country visit is fast becoming a spendy proposition.

Affordable Napa may sound like an oxymoron, but we have insider secrets on where you can eat, drink, play and stay on a budget — splurge-worthy steals that won’t break the bank.

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