Sonoma County, often called “the other wine country,” is larger and more diverse than its better-known neighbor, Napa. It has more wine-tasting facilities, hosts dozens of hospitality events (weddings, concerts, charity wine auctions), and has faced complaints from numerous residents upset over traffic, noise, litter, and more. Ancillary events bring tourist dollars, so after decades of discussion, the county now plans to codify rules that will define what a winery can and cannot do—a dilemma that has faced many tourist-oriented areas over the decades. For instance, can wineries host weddings? Decades ago, I visited a winery (not in the United States) that was designed in a long, narrow shape. Its sole purpose was to have large lawns on each side of the building’s two separate entrances. The hospitality director said the idea was to design a facility that could host two weddings on the same day, even at the same …