California Self-Distribution Suit Survives (Second) Motion to Dismiss

Dear Client:   Two wineries, one based in Washington and the other in Colorado, are closer to getting their day in court in a bid to self-distribute their products in California. Late last month, US District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. denied the state of California's motion to dismiss the self-distribution suit.  QUICK REFRESHER. It's been a while since there's been any movement on this front, so here's a refresher: back in late 2023, Washington-based winegrower and winery Dwinell LLC (d/b/a