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California | Napa Valley

Try It

by Elaine Glusac

FIRST CRUSH
Work for your wine this stomping season

Get a hands-on harvest education in the California wine country. After a picking lesson at St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery in Napa Valley, guests hit the fields and pick fruit for an hour, followed by a tour, blending seminar, lunch, and a chance to stomp the grapes. Be a field hand on Fridays through October 18 for $250. (800) 942-0809, www.stsupery.com —

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