OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California vineyard has dropped its lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom after he decided tasting rooms could reopen even if they don’t serve food.
Caymus Vineyards, which touts a Cabernet Sauvignon that is the only wine ever to win Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year" twice, said Stage 2 of Newsom’s coronavirus reopening plan was harming it. Caymus filed its case May 28 in Oakland federal court.
Shortly after, though, Newsom decided to open tasting areas for all wineries and Caymus withdrew its case.
"We filed this suit not just for ourselves but also in defense of the many great small wineries in our area and across the state that are struggling, and we are very pleased with this development, ensuring fair and equal opportunity for our local industry," said Chuck Wagner, founder and President of Caymus Vineyards.
Under Newsom’s original order, winery tasting rooms could reopen with certain restrictions if they provided meals. This kept places like Caymus shut down until June 5, when Newsom changed his mind.