Since early 2020, Napa and Sonoma Valley have suffered several devastating setbacks including wildfires and COVID-19. Wineries are now coming back with new adventures and ideas to attract wine lovers and adventurous travelers. Due to pandemic regulations, wineries have introduced outstanding outdoor activities and online experiences. Vintners are taking full advantage of their parking lots and sidewalks by adding cottages, fire pits, and music to maintain social distancing rules. Some other options include enjoying wine tastings on a gondola ride or while tastings under the shadow of Mt. St. Helena while enjoying the view of horses grazing. Many wineries are now also offering virtual wine tastings by shipping wine bottles in advance to customers and arranging zoom tastings that allow customers to engage with the vintners.

This summary is from the LA Times article – Wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma will never be the same. Here’s why that’s a good thing.