Mixed reviews are following an ambitious effort aimed at clarifying existing laws that regulate the local wine industry, after the project dragged on for more than a year.
Founded in 1916, Kirigin Cellars is one of California's oldest wineries and is located in the hills west of Gilroy. Kirigin Cellars is home to fine wines, hand-crafted in small batches.
Local winery owners are "pretty happy" with recommended revisions to county ordinances that would make it less of a headache to legally host events, install a commercial kitchen, showcase live music or invest in agritourism accommodations - but the optimism is laced with caution as proposed changes are subject to upcoming reviews.