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Before-and-after photos show how California's wineries have been devastated by fires

Several California wineries have burned in a series of fires that ravaged Northern California's wine country early this week.

Northern California wine country is threatened as a series of massive wildfires continue to rage in the counties of Napa, Sonoma, and elsewhere.

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A series of wildfires ravaging pieces of Northern California's wine country is being called one of the worst firestorms in state history. The largest blazes hit Napa and Sonoma.

The region is an economic powerhouse and a favorite destination for wine-lovers. It's home to hundreds of elite wineries and vineyards, trendy restaurants, and five-star hotels.

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Two of the largest fires — Tubbs and Atlas fires — are believed to have begun near Highway 128 in Napa. Strong, dry winds fanned the flames from ridge top to ridge top on Monday.

The wine-lover's paradise looked eerie with clouds of smoke hanging overhead. The extent of the damage is unknown, but here are the wineries we know have been lost.

An inferno called the Tubbs Fire has burned more than 34,000 acres in and around the city of Santa Rosa, according to the Cal Fire website. The Atlas Fire in Napa has devastated an additional 43,000 acres. Firefighters were still battling the wildfires on Thursday morning.

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Signorello Estate winery, located on Silverado Trail, has been destroyed. Flames climbed the ivy-covered walls of the winery headquarters on Monday, and it eventually collapsed.

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Here's the entrance to the Signorello Estate winery as seen on Monday.

A photo taken inside a tasting room at Signorello Estate winery shows a circular window.

The window frame was nearly all that was left.

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Burned bottles of wine were the only reminder that the structure was once a winery.

Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa — a large city in Sonoma County that saw entire neighborhoods burn to the ground — also turned to rubble during the massive fires.

"Paradise Ridge team is safe — our hearts go out to all who have lost their homes and businesses. We are strong and will rebuild," a post read on the winery's Facebook page.

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Paradise Ridge Winery was a popular wedding destination for its stunning views.

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Flames scorched the earth and left the sky hazy and orange.

Wine barrels were charred and fermentation tanks were stained with red wine.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery is one of California's oldest family-run wineries.

The fast-moving flames torched the 100-year-old Bundschu family home, as well as vines on the hillside. Firefighters arrived just in time on Monday night to save the winery.

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The family-run Ancient Oak Cellars has been raising sheep and growing grapes on a hill in Santa Rosa for four generations. It's named for a 200-year-old oak tree on the property.

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Around midnight on Monday, owner Ken Moholt-Siebert watched a small ember from the Tubbs fire pick up in the wind and land nearby. Flames began to swallow the property.

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Ken and his wife, Melissa, narrowly escaped in their cars. A house, two redwood barns, and the tasting counter were reduced to ash and debris, the couple confirmed on Facebook.

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We will update this post when we find verified photos of the ruins at Ancient Oak Cellars.

A singed sign outside William Hill in the Napa Valley caused rumors to swirl that the winery — known for its Chardonnay and Bordeaux varietals — had been lost in the Atlas fire.

The winery confirmed on its Facebook page that the buildings are intact. It sustained "only minor cosmetic and landscaping damages" and "minimal vineyard damage," the post read.

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Founded in 1893, Stags' Leap Winery on the Silverado Trail changed how wine connoisseurs perceived the young Napa Valley region before it became a globally- known brand.

Several buildings at the winery, known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, have burned.

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We will update this post when we find verified photos of the ruins at Stags' Leap Winery.

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Planted at the southern foothills of the Sonoma Valley, Nicholson Ranch winery grows award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir grapes across 40 acres of lush vineyards.

A charred entrance now greets visitors at Nicholson Ranch. "The winery was in the path of the fire but escaped being engulfed by the flames," the winery's Facebook page said.

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Frey Vineyards has been a family-owned and operated business for three generations. The winery, based in Redwood Valley, is known for its organic and biodynamic wines.

"Our winery has burned down, and most of the family homes, though our warehouse is intact," Nathan Frey of Frey Vineyards told Wine Spectator magazine on Tuesday.

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We will update this post when we find verified photos of the ruins at Frey Vineyards.

White Rock Vineyards was established at the foot of the Stag's Leap area in 1871. Chardonnay grapes grow across 14 acres, with some vines dating back 35 years.

Staffers said the winery suffered significant damage and is "likely lost."

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We will update this post when we find verified photos of the ruins at White Rock Vineyards.

Several more wineries are reportedly threatened. Winemakers won't know the impact of the fires until evacuations orders have been lifted and they can return to their properties.

"Right now, we're all just crossing our fingers," Cottingham added.

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