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Stony Hill is one of the area's older wineries, famous for Chardonnay and a late harvest Semillon.

With the office manager and customer relations manager.

Guilliams specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

John R. Guilliams is wearing the hat.

Owned by a retired dentist, Ritchie Creek makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufrankisch, and Pinot Noir.

Tasting with the owner and winemaker David A. Long.

Don't remember the name of this lake but the view was unforgettable!

A view of the Wine Train from Taylor's Automatic Refresher, a drive in restaurant in downtown St. Helena.

Tasting with the wine maker, Brad Grimes.

Walter Hansell makes great Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

The vineyard manager, Jesse Torres, leads an impromptu tasting and discussion.

Outside of J with Genny Wright-Hailey, wine specialist in Hospitality and Sales.