San Diego County wineries can now host live music after the County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance change allowing musical performances at vineyards — a decision being celebrated by winery owners in Ramona's wine country east of the city.

Sue Robinson, owner of Correcaminos Vineyard in Ramona, described the approval as a major relief after years of effort from the local wine industry. "It was a lot of work, a lot of volunteer hours from us and the Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce," Robinson told NBC 7 San Diego. She called live music a "big, big, big asset" for wineries that have seen sales decline roughly 6 percent per year for the past two years before leveling off last year.

Under the new ordinance, wineries must apply for an entertainment license and follow specific guidelines. Performances must wrap up before late-night hours — unlike bars or private parties — and music sources must be located at least 200 feet from property lines. Robinson said she plans to apply for a license and comply with the rules, and acknowledged there was some pushback from a minority of neighboring residents, but believes the decision is a net positive for local wine country.

Robinson said changing drinking habits among younger generations have made business tougher in recent years. "The traditional wine drinkers are aging out and we've got to get the new generation trained to come in and drink wine with us," she said. Upcoming live music events at Ramona-area wineries can be found through the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association at ramonavalleyvineyards.com.