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Napa County supervisors have discussed implementing state law that allows wine tastings in vineyards. Kerana Todorov photo

Napa County launches pilot vineyard tastings program

Beginning Jan. 1, winegrowers will be able to host wine tastings for up to 49 people in vineyards without wine production facilities. The Napa County Board of Supervisors on Dec. […]

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