October 20, 2013 – 52 F and sunny. Beautiful weather and wine tasting – priceless. We went to Wine country today. Napa, St Helena, and Sonoma were each visited. There must be over 200 wineries in these towns. We stopped and shopped at Beringer’s winery. It was established in1876 and Frederick Beringer built a 17 room mansion. There are caves deep into the mountain behind the tasting area that keep the wines. Jo Ann likes Beringer’s White Zinfandel. We also, found a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream shop. Ice Cream may beat wine.

Sonoma Square where California declared itself a independent republic for a month ( Bear Flag Revolt)

Downtown Sonoma

Downtown St Helena Home of Beringer's

Vineyards near Napa

Beringer's 17 room Mansion (1876)

Beringer's tasting area

Welcome sign to Beringer Winery

Vineyards near Napa

Saturday, October 26, 2013