315046 Fri Aug 04 20:23:30 -0700 2006 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 1788312 Hi, I did search, honest, but found mostly general info. I'm looking for a nice winery picnic area on the way from Hwy 128 in Napa Valley tthrough southern Alexander Valley, heading towards the north end of Dry Creek. I've got 14 people in tow, and it could get warm so shade is good. Good wine is appreciated too. Usually I'd go to Passalacqua, but the small secluded tables that I find so appealling are not good for a large group like this. I'm rather anxious because I'm supposed to be the local guide, and I don't feel all that expert. Fri Aug 04 20:23:30 -0700 2006 17062 wearybashful 1 1788447 Hop Kiln has lovely picnic grounds and will reserve tables for groups. http://www.hopkilnwinery.com/main.html Fri Aug 04 21:04:51 -0700 2006 1788312 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 1788682 Thanks, Robert; I just need someplace farther north, like the Lambert Bridge or north of there, or in southern Alexander Valley. But I'll try Hop Kiln another time. Fri Aug 04 22:51:55 -0700 2006 1788312 17062 wearybashful 1 1788752 Oh, sorry, I got turned around, was thinking Dry Creek was above Alexander Valley. How about Lambert Bridge? Nice garden. Fri Aug 04 23:29:47 -0700 2006 1788312 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 1789043 Was a resident of Geyserville till recently. Trentadue Winery is pretty nice....off the Independence Lane exit on 101. Sat Aug 05 03:46:28 -0700 2006 1788312 17335 chilihead2006 1 1789101 I don't anything can beat Preston: fantastic wine, picnic grounds with tables, bocce ball court, wonderful entertaining people, fresh baked bread, homegrown tomatoes...oh I could go on and on... Sat Aug 05 04:34:14 -0700 2006 1788312 18222 maria lorraine 2 1789180 Maria, I like Preston too, but its website says "no groups larger than 6." Perhaps since it'll be on a Monday I can call them and beg. Sat Aug 05 05:51:32 -0700 2006 1789101 17062 wearybashful