Embattled California winery forced to change labels, but fight persists

Grapevines hang at Willamette Valley Vineyard in September. The vineyard has been one of the most visible to confront a Napa Valley winery over its labeling practices. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter)

Willamette Valley winemakers are praising a decision by federal regulators that will change an embattled California winery’s labels.

The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, also known as the TTB, has required Napa Valley winery Copper Cane to change or surrender nine of…