California's Sonoma Wine Country is open for business, following the Aug. 24 earthquake that struck about 20 miles east of the town of Sonoma.

Losses of wine and other damages, while significant for some wineries, seem to be relatively minor across the region. Many wineries report that clean up is under way.

There are no reports of significant injuries or structural damage in Sonoma County. Most wineries, shops, and restaurants are open for business.

A preliminary indication from the USGS showed that it was centered 4.2 miles northwest of American Canyon in Napa County, which was harder hit.

“We are very fortunate that the quake was short lived and the damage was minimal here,” said Ken Fischang, president/CEO of Sonoma County Tourism, the official destination marketing organization for Sonoma County.

 “Sonoma County is open to receiving visitors, from the rolling vineyards to the towering redwood forests and out to the Pacific Ocean beaches,” he said. “We do ask for patience as the clean up progresses. Our thoughts and prayers are with our Napa neighbors. It will only be a matter of time before all of Northern California's famed Wine Country is fully back in business.”

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Sonoma County Tourism is the destination marketing organization for Sonoma County. SCT markets Sonoma County as a leisure, business, and group travel destination. Tourism generates in excess of $1.55 billion annually for the local economy. Sonoma County Tourism offices are located at 3637 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, Calif. 95403. For more information call 707-522-5800 or 800-576-6662, or visit www.sonomacounty.com.