US: Local vintners ask: What makes a winery?
US: Local vintners ask: What makes a winery?
Feb 21, 2012 6
(LodiNews) - During a beautiful summer wedding set off by scenic Lodi vineyards, what should be the focus of the day? According to current San Joaquin County codes, it’s not the bride. It’s the 2008 Cabernet being served with dinner.
Local winemakers are wondering how to draw the line between what is a true winery and what is an event center thinly disguised with beautiful vineyard landscaping.
Much of the land surrounding Lodi is deemed strictly agricultural by the Williamson Act. It’s no problem for wineries to invite people in, as long as they are promoting their brand, the product and the crop.
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