New Guidance for Tasting Rooms & Temporary Outdoor Structures

New Guidance Document for Winery Tasting Rooms Released

A new winery-specific tasting room guidance document, issued on Nov. 24 by the State, clarifies that indoor service without a meal is not allowed unless counties are in the Orange or Yellow tier. (Tasting Rooms that elect to provide meal service may conduct indoor service at up to 25% capacity in the Red tier).

In other information of note, the document clarifies that spacing between seating must be 6 feet as measured from the back of chairs and provides details on spacing for performers. If not wearing a mask, performers must maintain at least 12 feet of distance from spectators. Dual face coverings for employees that come within 6 feet of a customer will also be encouraged.

New Guidance for Temporary Structures for Outdoor Operations Released

To clarify what structures are allowed for outdoor operations, the Department of Public Health released more detailed guidance for temporary structures.