Earthquake rattles, doesn't wreck Napa wineries

Near the height of annual harvesting and tourist season, California's Napa Valley wineries were struck hard by Sunday's magnitude-6.0 earthquake, but many reported surprisingly light damage.

The earthquake with an epicenter about 9 miles south of Napa jolted residents and alerted winemakers, according to USA Today.

"It was a very violent awakening," said Sandy Taylor, co-founder of the Taylor Family Winery in Napa. "It seemed to shake a long time. Our dogs and cats bailed out."

James Cluer, owner of Fine Vintage and a winery consultant, told USA Today the earthquake occurred in the midst of prime tourism season.

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