by Sahar Chmais
It starts with the grape and it ends with a healthy economy. The wine country in Texas invites people in from all around the world to enjoy themselves in the outdoor scenery, drinking the juice from fermented grapes, taking walks in nature and discovering large plots of green and purple land. But COVID-19 has begun taking down yet another beloved industry, and some believe that the restrictions implemented on vineyards are not done correctly.
“While I greatly appreciate the governor’s efforts to keep people safe during this COVID crisis, there is no reason we cannot operate safely under the same capacity rules that apply to restaurants,” said Dee Kelleher, co-owner of Dripping Springs Distilling and Chair of the Texas Craft Spirits PAC. “Absent that, without new sales options, many distillers will go out of business.”
