California Gives Napa Wineries A Green Light To Reopen
June 10, 2020After nearly three months of being closed to the public as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the moment wineries across California have been waiting for has finally arrived. On June 5, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Health have released guidance for counties to reopen a wide-ranging group of businesses, including all winery tasting rooms.
It was welcome news for Napa County wineries, which were left in the lurch after many wineries in other regions were permitted to reopen in recent weeks, so long as the wine tastings were outdoors and included food service. A Napa County winery ordinance prohibits the vast majority of wineries from serving food. Caymus co-founder Chuck Wagner even filed a lawsuit, claiming that the state’s reopening plan has been uneven in regard to wineries. New state guidelines waived the food condition, allowing all wineries to reopen at their discretion. Wine Spectator has the full story.—Aaron Romano
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