Event • Healdsburg, CA
The legal landscape is shifting. Stay ahead of it.
California's regulatory landscape is shifting in ways that directly affect what you can do and how you can sell. Join fellow producers for an afternoon with attorney John Trinidad of Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty. Come ready to learn and bring your questions.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm PST
Location: Dot Wine | 14210 Bacchus Landing Way Suite 201 | Healdsburg, CA 95448
On the agenda
Enjoy a glass of wine and light bites while you hear from one of California's leading beverage law attorneys. Stick around after to connect with fellow producers and the Vinoshipper team.
New AB 720 / Type 93 Estate Tasting Event Permit
Signed into law in October 2025 and effective January 1, AB 720 lets qualified winegrowers host limited tasting events at vineyard sites outside their bonded premises. Napa and Sonoma are already interpreting it differently, and other counties are still figuring out framework. John will walk through where things stand now, where the open questions are, and why this is one to keep watching as counties weigh in.
Potential Amendments to California's “Winemaker Dinner” Tied-House Exceptions
California’s legislature is evaluating a new law that would expand the ability of wineries to use videos to advertise “winemaker dinners” and other instructional tasting events held at retailer premises. John will cover what's allowed and what's still off-limits.
The three-tier system under challenge
How we got here, what Granholm did and didn't settle, and how recent rulings are reshaping the wholesale tier. John will trace the legal arc from post-Prohibition to today, walk through the cases pushing on three-tier right now, and lay out what producers across consumer, DTC, and wholesale should be thinking about, and watching for, in the near term.
About the speaker
John Trinidad is Managing Partner at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty and one of California's leading beverage law attorneys. He advises wine and alcohol beverage producers on licensing, contracts, distribution, franchise and tied-house laws, and the protection of American Viticultural Areas. He also teaches wine law at UC Berkeley School of Law and is a frequent contributor to Jus Vini, the Journal of Wine and Spirits Law.
Who should attend
Open to all California producers — whether you're a winery, cidery, meadery, or anywhere in between. If you're involved in direct-to-consumer sales, this afternoon is for you. Whether you're shipping hundreds of cases a month or just getting started, we'd love to have you.
Reserve your spot.
We're keeping this intimate — space is limited to 40 attendees. Grab your spot early.
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