The seeds of the court battle involving Hoopes Winery were planted in 2020, when the county said wine tastings and tours weren’t allowed at the property. photo credit: Courtesy of Hoopevineyard.comA still from a promotional video on the Hoopes Vineyard website.
A small Napa County winery is trying to void a multi-million-dollar penalty it incurred during a legal dispute with the county, saying the “ruinous” fine and attorneys’ fees are unconstitutional and will drive it into bankruptcy.
The seeds of the court battle involving Hoopes Winery were planted in 2020, when the county said wine tastings and tours weren’t allowed at the property, located just south of Yountville off state Highway 29. The winery is owned by Lindsay Hoopes, who took over fr om her father and who also…..