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Traffic here in the Napa Valley has suddenly become a lot worse, as scores of rumbling 18-wheelers, loaded to the hilt with freshly picked grapes, have begun to clog Highway 29. Although producers of sparkling wine had already begun their harvest two or three weeks ago, it seems as though the rest of the wineries have finally begun their crush as well. Within a week or so, every single winery in the Napa Valley should have something percolating, and the area will be [... read more ...]