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Quantum Limit Vineyards announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in Napa County Superior Court seeking relief against neighboring property owner Okell Holdings and one of its principals, Jason Anderson. The lawsuit aims to protect the integrity of Quantum's cabernet sauvignon vineyard from damage that will be caused by a wall of redwood trees that Okell recently planted along Quantum's boundary, just a few feet from the Quantum Limit vineyard.

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quantum Limit Vineyards recently announced that it has filed a lawsuit in Napa County Superior Court seeking relief against neighboring property owner Okell Holdings and one of its principals, Jason Anderson. The lawsuit aims to protect the integrity of Quantum's cabernet sauvignon vineyard from damage that will be caused by a wall of redwood trees that Okell re­cently planted along Quantum's boundary, just a few feet from the Quantum Limit vine­yard.

At maturity, the trees will reach heights of 50 to 100 feet with a canopy spread of up to 75 feet and roots extending 20 to 75 feet from the trunk. This dense row of enormous trees poses a threat to the affected vineyard block through shading, invasive roots, and poten­tial allelopathic effects that can adversely impact the character and flavor of the winegrapes.

The legal action follows more than a year of unsuccessful attempts by Quantum to resolve the issue amicably by persuading its neighbor to move the trees away from the vineyard or to sub­stitute a less intrusive, less harmful form of landscaping. Okell Holdings is or should be aware of the harmful effect of redwood trees on the vineyard because it grows winegrapes on its own property.

"These trees were planted only feet from the vineyard in an area renowned for world-class cab­ernet," said Glenn Rice, the owner of Quantum Limit Vineyards. "It's not just about our prop­erty—it's about protecting the quality standards that make Napa Valley vineyards exceptional. Imagine someone planting a wall of redwoods next to To Kalon Vineyard and you will see why this case matters for everyone in the business of farming premium winegrapes or making wine from them."

"We believe this case is a precedent setting court case" Rice continued. "The vineyards of Napa Valley are really at the level of a UNESCO designation in terms of their beauty, terroir and the special history for the USA wine industry. We, as farmers and agricultural stewards of this special land need to preserve this exceptional beauty and quality. If this sort of anti-vineyard malice happens to one vineyard owner, it can potentially happen to others in the Valley. We hope that a favorable court ruling helps to protect the very special legacy of Napa Valley in the future for all vineyard owners and winemakers".

Media Contact

Glenn Rice, Quantum Limit Vineyards, 1 650-333-1946, [email protected],

Sharon Liotus, InterGroup Communications, 1 412-480-5287, [email protected],

SOURCE Quantum Limit Vineyards