Tag Archives: California

Calif. Last-Resort Insurer to Boost Coverage Limits on Wineries

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, will increase its coverage limits, which have not been increased in more than 24 years, to keep up with inflation.  Currently  Earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law allowing the … Continue reading →

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Calif. Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Until 2026 Heads to Gov.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Legislature passed SB 389, a bill to extend cocktails to-go until December 31, 2026, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate California’s hospitality businesses, and it will be years before … Continue reading →

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Calif. Cuts Off Water to Grape Growers, Healdsburg

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Grape growers north of Healdsburg will have to make do without water to irrigate their crops after California officials ordered about 1,500 water rights holders, including grape growers and the cities of Cloverdale and Healdsburg, to stop drawing water from … Continue reading →

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Calif. Distillers Urge DtC of Spirits Be Made Permanent

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Artisanal Distillers Guild urged the legislature to pass SB 620, a new bill to make direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping of distilled spirits permanent. The move pits distillers against California’s powerful wine lobby.  Winter have been able to ship direct … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Restaurants & Wineries Sues Calif. Over Covid Rules

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening (the “Coalition”) sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom and California State Public Health Officer Tomás J. Aragón alleging that the state’s ban on outdoor dining and wine tasting is arbitrary, irrational, and unfair. The impact … Continue reading →

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Fewer than 20 California Wineries Suffered Severe Wildfire Damage

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Fewer than 20 of California’s 4,200 wineries reported significant damage from wildfires this year, Wine Institute says, adding that California winemakers say they are excited by the quality of the 2020 vintage.  The 2020 vintage is expected to be smaller … Continue reading →

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