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293. Morning runs through quaint, kept towns (Yountville) and beautiful vineyards with Doug. 294.  Mountains and painting worthy valleys. 295.  First stop on today's tasting tour - O'Brien Estate.  One of my favorites of the trip!  The winery is relaxed, artful and their courtyard whimsical - and the wine is really fantastic.  Loved their Merlot.  Each bottle has a poem on the back about the different stages of the the owner's (husband and wife) relationship.  Great way to kick off the day! 296. Beauty found within walls of wineries...loved the random chandeliers in their barrel room!   Doug loved this bar!   Wish I could paint like this! 297. Simple, whimsical courtyards.  Pictures don't do it justice!  This would be the perfect place to sit in a hammock on a sunny afternoon, glass of wine and good book in hand.  Our tour guide said that on summer nights in the valley, it's great sleeping with windows open because you hear the whir of the giant fans that run t