California wine bosses pivot to old-school revenue source as wine cash dries up

Nypost · Jun 09, 2026 · 691 words · By Katie Jerkovich

Economic hardship in the wine industry Agricultural diversification Changing consumer behavior

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California wine bosses pivot to old-school revenue source as wine cash dries up See more of our coverage in your search results.

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California wine bosses pivot to old-school revenue source as wine cash dries up See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The California Post on GoogleNorthern California wine grape growers are giving guests a unique opportunity, offering their land up for lodging and other experiences, as they struggle to survive amid the change in wine consumption.

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Located in Lake County, “The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering” owners Mark and Tammy Lipps have gone from making grapes to offering everything from their place as a wedding venue to special dining events, cooking classes, and even a place for guests to stay…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Lipps — who moved to the area from southern California’s Manhattan Beach in March 2020”

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Three independent web sources confirm that Mark and Tammy Lipps moved from Manhattan Beach, California, to Lake County in March 2020.

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Claim 2: “The winery is just one piece of the sprawling 1,500-acre property, which is home to a variety of crops and 150 acres of wine grapes used to produce the family’s vintages.”

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The specific figures of a 1,500-acre property with 150 acres of wine grapes are mentioned in one source. Another source mentions a '2,000-acre ranch', creating a slight discrepancy in total size, but the 1,500/150 split is only found in one specific report.

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web search NEUTRAL — The winery is just one piece of the sprawling 1,500-acre property, which is home to a variety of crops and 150 acres of wine grapes used to produce the family's vintages.
https://travel.yahoo.com/guides/articles/california-wine-bos…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nelson Family Vineyards. 550 Nelson Ranch Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482, USA.Char Vale Vineyards and Winery. Sebastopol · Russian River Valley. “Experience genuine hospitality and exceptional wines in an inviti…
https://oxtoapp.com/wineries/nelson-family-vineyards

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web search NEUTRAL — Property type: Wineries For Sale. East Coast, Loudoun County.Premier River Front Oregon Winery, Vineyards, Tasting Room and Event Venue. 885 Melqua Rd, Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon 97471, USA. $7,…
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Claim 3: “It’s all in an attempt to keep their 6-acre farm operating”

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While multiple sources confirm the existence and nature of the business, only one source (the original article context) specifically mentions the '6-acre' size of the farm. Other sources mention the business location and activities but not the specific acreage.

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Claim 4: “The Nelson Family Vineyards has been in operation for more than 65 years”

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Both a news article and the LinkedIn profile of the Vice President of the company confirm the operation has been growing grapes in the area for over 65 years.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... The Nelson Family Vineyards has been in operation for more than 65 years, but recently the family has branched out into hospitality, opening its ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/napa-valley-wineries-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — We have been growing high-quality wine grapes in Mendocino County for over 65 years. We produce and sell Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfindel, Orange ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Wine tasting amongst the most beautiful Redwoods; it's something that you have to experience at least once. Nelson Family Vineyards has a dreamy estate that is ...
https://www.yelp.com/biz/nelson-family-vineyards-ukiah

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Claim 5: “The Nelson Family Vineyards, located about two hours north of the Bay Area in Mendocino County’s Ukiah, are also diversifying their offerings.”

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Multiple sources, including a wedding venue page and review sites, confirm Nelson Family Vineyards is located in Ukiah, Mendocino County.

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Claim 6: “Located in Lake County, “The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering” owners Mark and Tammy Lipps have gone from making grapes to offering everything from their place as a wedding venue to special dining events, cooking classes, and even a place for guests to stay overnight offering “farm stay.””

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Mark and Tammy Lipps own 'The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering' in Lake County and offer a variety of services including gourmet catering, farm stays, and event facilities.

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Claim 7: “Last October, the passage of Assembly Bill 518 opened the door for the potential of more private properties in the state to become “low impact camping areas.””

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Three independent sources confirm the passage of Assembly Bill 518 (Low-Impact Camping Areas Act) in October 2025, signed by Governor Newsom, to ease permitting for private low-impact campgrounds.

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web search NEUTRAL — Assembly Bill 518, signed into law on October 1, 2025 by Governor Gavin Newsom, is designed to support rural tourism and economic recovery. It will soon to be reflected in Mendocino County’s evolving …
https://www.mendolocal.news/p/from-cannabis-to-campgrounds

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web search NEUTRAL — Last October, the passage of Assembly Bill 518 opened the door for the potential of more private properties in the state to become "low impact camping areas." The bill makes the campground permitting …
https://travel.yahoo.com/guides/articles/california-wine-bos…

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web search NEUTRAL — AB 518, which is also known as the Low-Impact Camping Areas Act, gives room to more affordable and accessible places to camp by easing rules for small, private campgrounds.
https://www.planetware.com/2088283/farms-ranches-rural-outdo…

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Claim 8: “Allowing a similar experience for visitors and guests through HipCamp, an online booking platform for campers.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Nelson Family Vineyards uses Hipcamp to offer camping/RV sites to guests.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 15, 2026 ... From a working vineyard in Mendocino County to a thriving Hipcamp destination. ⛺️ Nelson Family Vineyards proves that Hosting can be more ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... At Harvest Host locations you stay for free but it is customary to support them by buying something from their very small retail shops. HH ...
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