Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court

Wineries sue Napa County, Vintage Wine Estates brands sold at auction and remembering Neil Empson

Hoopes Vineyard's Lindsay Hoopes pours a bottle of red wine
Lindsay Hoopes believed her small winery was following the rules when it hosted visitors for tastings; then the county fined her. (Evan Roscoe)

Wine Spectator’s December 15, 2024, issue includes a news roundup on the Napa v. Napa lawsuit, Vintage Wine Estates’ brand breakups on the auction block and remembering Neil Empson. To read the full versions of these articles for free, go to WineSpectator.com/news or follow the links above. 

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