Sonoma winery to close tasting room as people drink less Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times Oct 16, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 0 After two decades in the business, Passaggio Wines is joining the ranks of California wineries forced to end operations. (Dreamstime/TNS) Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times After two decades in the business, Passaggio Wines is joining the ranks of California wineries forced to end operations.kAmQp7E6C a_ :?4C65:3=6 J62CD :? E96 H:?6 3FD:?6DD[ xVG6 >256 E96 G6CJ 5:77:4F=E 564:D:@? E@ 4=@D6 E96 !2DD288:@ (:?6D E2DE:?8 C@@> 2E y24< {@?5@? ':==286 2E E96 6?5 @7 ~4E@36C[Q @H?6C r:?5J r@D4@ D2:5 :? 2? x?DE28C2> A@DE =2DE H66<]k^AmkAm%96 $@?@>2 r@F?EJ AC@5F46C H:== 4=@D6 :ED E2DE:?8 C@@> 27E6C D66:?8 2 DE625J 564=:?6 :? 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