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Napa Valley s smallest farms have long been closed to tourists. A new law may change that
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Lindsay Hoopes and her son, Rohan Aghera 3, walk through the vines at Hoopes Vineyard in Napa.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A plaque in the garden area of Hoopes Vineyard in Napa.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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The grounds and gardens of Hoopes Vineyard in Napa.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Horses, goats, chickens and other farm animals eat their breakfast at Hoopes Vineyard in Napa.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Napa Valley’s smallest winegrowers may soon be able to host tastings at their vineyards which they say is a vital lifeline for keeping the region’s family farms viable, and a boon for those who don’t want to see Napa’s landscape overtaken by larger corporate interests. It’s a battle that one group of farmers has been fighting for more than three years. The county’s Board of Supervisors decided last week to explore the issue, and they plan to.