Fires caused by lightning in LNU complex are burning, Visitors will be happy to know that even though there are fires burning in the mountains, wineries in Napa valley and Sonoma County are safe because the fires are far from where wineries are located. There is heavy smoke in the area with the bad air quality but wineries are safe from fires. We advise people to call the winery they want to visit before coming to the area.
In the LNU complex, more than 1500 structures have been destroyed, because the fire was running in multiple directions. According to reports damage caused by fire to outbuildings of Nichelini Family Winery. In other wineries including Battle Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley Vineyards and Medlock Vineyards were damaged.
According to the Industry experts Tourism will be the real damage and wineries must have to prepare for it. Aimée Sunseri, the fifth-generation family winemaker of Nichelini Family Winery said that the business was already tough because of the Corona pandemic before the fire. Their tasting room was reopened for outdoor tastings only before it was completely closed. She is worried about how the things will be in wintertime. She said that she doesn’t expect things to change much and may have to shut down business as she can’t keep her employees now.
However tasting rooms are now allowed to reopen with outdoor tasting, in Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries. Hotels are reopened and ready to welcome guests now. Outdoors Bars and breweries are allowed. Guidelines will be strictly followed by the Napa Valley & Sonoma wineries of social distancing measures and can only hold tastings outdoors.
Napa County is closely monitoring cases of Covid -19 and impacts of wildfires. We strongly suggest to all the visitors to call and confirm any reservations or activities before planning to visit Napa and Sonoma Valley.
Under the new guidelines of Covid -19, it is mandatory to make reservations in advance, before visiting your favorite winery. Wearing a mask until seated and keeping the distance from other groups is mandatory for all outdoors activities. Indoor tastings will remain closed until further notice. For more information please click the link below.
