Wineries Can Open – Outdoor Tastings

To all winery members –

I’m sure this is old news to you at this point. But if not – yes Wineries can open now for outdoor tasting.

I see many of you are already sharing that on social.

We have updated the home page of our website to reflect this update.

We will promote the “Open List” that we had on our website.
This is the current list

It does say that reservations are required, so if you are NOT open you can either let customers know when they call to book a reservation, or let me know and I’ll remove you from the list.

I have already shared the lists with Tourism, Vintners, Winegrowers and Visit Santa Rosa. We will begin sharing on our social pages.

We had artwork ready to go, so digital ads will launch tomorrow via SF Chron.
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State Lifts Stay at Home Order, Limited Order Remains in Effect

Services and activities, such as outdoor dining and personal services, may resume immediately with required modifications, subject to any additional restrictions required by local jurisdictions.

Learn about the order: http://www.oesnews.com/public-health-officials-lift-regional-stay-at-home-order-for-all-region/

What this means for wineries –

– You may be open for outdoor tastings.
For outdoor tastings, tents are permitted, with ONLY two, non- adjoining walls.
– You may continue curbside pick-up.
– Facemasks are still required
– Reservations are still required
Tier status: Sonoma County is currently PURPLE

Widespread (purple)

Restaurants: Outdoor only with modifications
Wineries and tasting rooms: Outdoor only with modifications
Bars, breweries, and distilleries: Closed

We are now back to the color coded system, which indicates the types of businesses that can open for each tier. Again we are currently in PURPLE.
Substantial (red)

Restaurants:
Indoor with modifications
Capacity must be limited to 25% or 100 people, whichever is less
Wineries and tasting rooms: Outdoor only with modifications
Bars, breweries, and distilleries: Closed
Moderate (orange)

Restaurants:
Indoor with modifications
Capacity must be limited to 50% or 200 people, whichever is less
Wineries and tasting rooms:
Indoor with modifications
Capacity must be limited to 25% or 100 people, whichever is less
Bars, breweries, and distilleries: Outdoor only with modificatio

Regards,
Beth