A little like Italy - Gelati at 3:30, wine at 5:30

We toured the towns of St. Helena and Calistoga today - both small, quaint downtowns sitting in the middle of a sea of vineyards. We tried to find a spot where we could view the valley's patchwork quilt of various vineyards, but we could not find a suitable vantage point. Pictures include grapes right off our breakfast porch, several fields and one telling us it is just about time to be coming home. After driving around, we stopped in St. Helena for a gelati, and tonight our hotel is hosting a tasting of Grgich wines. Despite the spelling, De De likes this brand.