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]6 "We are a full service event destination. St. Jorge Winery can provide all the necessary attention to detail for weddings, banquets, or small gathering[s]. Your event can be held at St. Jorge in our breathtaking barrel room, magnificent tasting room or outside in the beautiful courtyard. St. Jorge can cater your gathering using our state of the art commercial kitchen [...J . St. Jorge can also offer an exquisite suite for rent, before or after events. [...] St. Jorge Winery is the perfect place to have an anniversary party, birthday celebrations, receptions, luncheons and social affairs, both formal and casual. " See Attachment"A.") Being a `full service event destination" with "all the necessary attention to detail for weddings, banquets, or small gatherings" is not `accessory and subordinate to the primary agricultural use' of a winery, nor is it `compatible with the ambiance of an agricultural area and the production of wine' as the County Code requires. D. 1. b. Internet Advertising for the Hire of an"Exquisite Suite," aka the 2005 Permit's "Caretaker Living Area The Vierras have advertised for hire "an exquisite suite for rent, before or after events." See Attachment"A.") In reality,this"exquisite suite"is actually the "512 square foot caretaker living area" approved in the 2005 permit, also referred to therein as a "second dwelling unit." D. 1. c. Internet Advertising for"Summer Concerts" in the "Amphitheater" The Vierras have advertised a "summer concert" series in the winery's "amphitheater." Artists of national renown are advertised to perform there. "Summer concerts" are not `accessory and subordinate to the primary agricultural use' of a winery, nor are they `compatible with the ambiance of an agricultural area and the production of wine' as County Code requires. D. 1. d. Internet Advertising "Can Accommodate 200 Guests" with a Chef "From Italy" Perhaps most blatantly and flagrantly of all, the St. Jorge Winery, with a permit allowing a maximum of only 25 people, only four times a year, has advertised itself asking that people: "Please consider St. Jorge Winery for your personal gatherings, weddings, birthdays, anniversary and meetings. We feature Lucia Cello from Italy as our chef. St. Jorge Winery can accommodate 200 Quests." (Emphasis added.)