Tag: wineries working group
Winery owners, county at odds
A series of workshops aimed at bolstering agritourism, enhancing the viability of wineries and clarifying existing laws that regulate the wine industry – a heated process that's left several local vintners feeling like they’ve “been had” under the “pretense of (the county) helping us” – is wrapping up after 12 months and more than a dozen meetings.
Struggle to uncork new winery regulations
Santa Clara Valley wineries that have yet to navigate the “ungodly” labyrinth that is “permit land” could pay to host certain events such as concerts, cook-offs and other commercial shindigs.
Wineries hash out rules, regulations with county
A cluster of local wine growers packed a conference room in the Santa Clara County Government Center Thursday for some straight talk with...
County to address winery rules
An comprehensive series of monthly meetings aimed at balancing the practical needs of an evolving wine industry will begin to culminate this Thursday.
‘Happy’ winery rules
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.
