"Pick Up a Gourmet Picnic Yes, V. Sattui Winery, in St. Helena, makes great wines, but on bright and beautiful days, the secret attraction is itsdeli and marketplace, where visitors can purchase all sorts of itemstofurnish a picnic and set up to eat at any number of picnic tables out front. The 2.5-acre picnic area is open to the public, and tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. As for the yummies, choose froma range of prepared sandwiches, salads, salumi, and 200 types of cheese, orpiece together an antipasto with salami, cheese, olives, and fresh bread. On weekends, in summer, Italian chef Stefano Masanti takes up residence (his Michelin-starred restaurant in the Italian Alps is only open in winter) and turnsout perfect wood-fired pizzas. Go early to avoid big crowds."
