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Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford

December 8, 2022 Media Coverage
Wine Business

Katherine Philippakis was quoted in the Wine Business article, "Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford." 

The goal for the “foreseeable future” is for Bella Union to produce 110,000 cases a year, attorney Katherine Philippakis, who represented the applicant, told the Planning Commission. This represents a wine production of 264,000 gallons a year, according to the applicant. The Bella Union brand is growing, Philippakis said.

Read the full article here.

Related news: Farella Represents Far Niente Winery in its Acquisition of Provenance Vineyards

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